Zingerman's Bakehouse is hiring a Dishwasher to work on our bread and pastry teams.

This position includes working in both our pastry kitchen and our bread bakery. It involves using a variety of dishmachines suitable for the variety of equipment used in our baking processes.

What does the job pay?
Starting pay is $12.00-$13.50 an hour, negotiable with demonstrated experience.

What are the requirements and skills needed for this job?
Availability:

8 hours shifts between the hours of 7am to 5pm
Full time availability of 32-40 hours per week (occasional overtime)
Weekend availability
Holiday availability
Full availability in October, November and December (we don't take any extra time off during these months)

Performance Expectations - Essential Functions:

Washes all pots, pans, proofing containers, baking sheets and all other tools and equipment used for baking, utilizing automatic dishwashing machines and 3 compartment sinks
Keeps dish area organized, clean and tidy throughout shift
Mops floors and cleans out drains and drain covers
Puts all clean, dry dishes away in the appropriate places
Follows all Food Safety requirements
Communicates regularly with the shift supervisor or manager
Attends department huddles and Bakehouse all-staff huddles
Completes training passports within the requested timeframes
Gives great service and follows all Zingerman's service recipes

Physical Demands:

Able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly during an 8-10 hour shift
Comfortable standing, lifting and bending for duration of an 8 hour shift
Comfortable with repetitive motion

Success Patterns and Desired Characteristics:

Willingness to be flexible with schedule
Works at a high level of sanitation and safety
Excellent attendance & punctuality
Able to communicate directly with co-workers and managers
Punctual and dependable
Stickler for cleanliness
Loves to organize and can multi-task
Strong team player
Loves working neatly and efficiently

Who are we?
Zingerman's Bakehouse is a wholesale bakery, retail shop, and baking school for home bakers. We sell to specialty food stores, cafés and restaurants in southeastern Michigan as well as selling to Zingerman's Mail Order, who ships our baked goods everywhere in the United States. We are dedicated bakers and food lovers committed to making and selling the best breads, pastries and cakes we can imagine. We are real artisan bakers, meaning we use traditional methods and flavorful ingredients to make our food.

Where are we?
Zingerman's Bakehouse is located on the south side of Ann Arbor at 3711 Plaza Drive. While there is a bus stop within walking distance, the Bakehouse is NOT located on AATA bus route.

Who are we hiring?
Zingerman's Bakehouse is hiring a Dishwasher to work on our bread and pastry team.

Are there any benefits or perks?

Company contribution to health insurance (for full time crew after 90 days of service)
401k match (after eligibility requirements are met)
Free BAKE! classes
Up to 5 free loaves of bread each week
Up to 65% discount on baked goods from the Bakehouse
Discounts at other Zingerman's businesses (for all crew out of basic orientation)
Paid training
Paid lunch breaks
Paid time off
$1 sandwiches and/or salad made on site for employee lunch
25% reimbursement on any massage

What's the hiring process like?
You can expect to hear from us within two weeks of submitting your application either by email or phone. If selected, you may receive a phone interview, an in-person interview, and/or a trial shift (working interview). From there, you will hear from us to either offer you a position or let you know we are moving forward with other candidates. Our goal is to keep you informed along the way!

Application must be complete to be considered for position