Bakehouse Bake! Instructor

Zingerman's Bakehouse is looking for an instructor for BAKE!, our hands on teaching bakery school for home bakers. If you are a skilled artisan bread and pastry baker and love to teach, please consider this position in our fast growing school.The instructor works with the school's Principal, other instructors and support staff to further develop BAKE! as a premier baking school. The position blends baking talent, teaching skills and an entrepreneurial spirit to work toward realizing our vision.What does the job pay?Minimum starting rate $20.00 to $25.00 per hour, wage negotiable depending on experienceWhat are the requirements and skills needed for this job?Availability: * Is willing to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays or as needed as business dictates. We teach all day on Saturdays and Sundays and generally two evenings each week plus other daytime classes * Full time position, 32-40 hours per week, as the schedule dictates * Teaches minimum of 5-6 classes weeklyPerformance Expectations - Essential Functions: * Lead and/or assist in a minimum of 5-6 classes per week which are scheduled for weekday afternoons/evenings and during the day on weekends * Supervisory responsibility for an assistant and dishwasher while leading a class * Over time learns to teach all of our classes (approx. 60)* Works independently in a classroom setting * Provides the Zingerman's Service Experience and Service Expectations to students and co-workers (as taught in our Zingerman's Orientation Classes)* Prepare written materials, recipes, timelines, ingredients and bakery space for classes (training provided)* Potentially works with guest chefs/bakers to develop content and materials for either a demonstration class or a hands on class * Demonstrate strong teamwork, organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously. * Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to break complex concepts down to an appropriate level for students. * Possess a knowledge of baking science from the performance and functionality of ingredients, how the ingredients change in an oven environment and how to bake * Loves ongoing learning and personal development * Help train teaching assistants and dishwashers * Attend weekly BAKE! meetings and assist in making department decisions * Becomes an active participant in Zingerman's BakehousePhysical Requirements: * Lift 50 pounds * Stand for many hours at a time * Can teach for 8 hours in a dayThe Success Patterns for this position are: * Minimum 5 years of professional baking experience in both breads and pastries and/or experience in teaching or co-teaching baking classes * Leadership experience preferred * Public speaking experience and excellent communication skills * Formal or informal experience in teaching and training * Enjoys providing impeccable, unexpected and over-the-top service to guests * Enjoys working in a collaborative work environment * Loves great food - to make it, share it and eat it * Engaging interpersonal style * Sense of humor * Calm and patient * Team player * Professional and fun at the same time * Strong work ethic * Inspires confidence in studentsWhere 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.Are there any benefits or perks?* After 90 days of service:*

Company paid long term disability * Company paid short term disability * Company contribution to medical and dental insurance * Company contribution towards your health savings account + rewards program* 401k matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met * Paid training * Paid lunch breaks * Paid time off * Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides a variety of resources and services to employees and eligible dependentsFun Additional Benefits!* Up to 5 free loaves of bread each week * Up to 65% discount on baked goods from the Bakehouse * Managers receive a pastry spending account for personal use* $1 sandwiches and/or salad made on site for employee lunch* 25% reimbursement for massages * Free swag * Discounts at local businesses * After completion of orientation requirements:*

A discount card for Zingerman's businessesWhat's the hiring process like?You can expect to hear from us within one week 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!