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Lead Baker – The Mill Coffee & Tea (operated by Plum Market Food Service – Omaha Eppley Airfield)
Full-Time | Non-Exempt | Located at 4501 Abbott Drive, Omaha, NE 68110
About the Role:
The Lead Baker is responsible for supervising and executing daily baking and production operations at The Mill Coffee & Tea within Eppley Airfield. This role ensures product freshness, food safety, consistency, and adherence to The Mill Coffee & Tea, Plum Market, and airport standards. The Lead Baker oversees baking production, inventory and cost control, workflow optimization, equipment performance, and team training in a fast-paced, high-volume airport environment.
What you will do:
- Oversee and execute daily scratch-baking and food preparation to ensure consistency, high visual standards, and rapid throughput during airport guest rushes.
- Develop and maintain systems to uphold product freshness, availability, and seamless product transition through peak flight banks.
- Conduct regular quality checks of taste, texture, and presentation to maintain The Mill’s culinary standards.
- Manage baking and packaging supply inventory and maintain appropriate par levels based on airport logistical constraints.
- Minimize waste, monitor production yields, and control ingredient costs to support profitability targets.
- Maintain accurate recipe sheets, ingredient logs, and master production lists.
- Create clear, repeatable procedures for daily station setup, baking schedules, and closing checklists to ensure consistency across shifts.
- Enforce strict adherence to food safety protocols, hygiene standards, and applicable local and federal health regulations.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant baking environment.
- Monitor bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, and mixers, for performance and safety, coordinating maintenance or repairs as needed.
- Coordinate closely with Front-of-House management and staff to ensure seamless service, clear communication, and a unified guest experience.
- Train incoming staff and cross-train Team Members on proper baking execution, safe food handling, and product rotation.
- Represent The Mill + Plum Market values and service standards to Team Members, guests, vendors, and airport partners.
What you will bring:
- 3 to 5 years experience in high-volume baking, dough handling, and production management.
- Exceptional organization and time management skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage complex production schedules under strict time constraints.
- Strong understanding of food safety laws, sanitation procedures, and culinary compliance requirements.
- Proactive, self-directed approach to identifying kitchen issues, managing par levels, and implementing practical solutions.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume airport environment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as operational needs require.
- Must be able to pass a background check and obtain required airport badging/security clearances.
- Comfortable standing for extended periods and performing physical tasks associated with baking and kitchen operations.
- ServSafe or equivalent certification preferred.
- Bilingual communication is a plus.
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