JOB DETAILS
Artisan Bread Baker
CompanyCOLECTIVO COFFEE ROASTERS
LocationMilwaukee
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 23, 2026
About The Company
Since 1993, we have been sourcing coffees from origin and roasting every batch by hand. By developing farmer and co-op partnerships, we can be involved in every step of creating a great coffee experience. We are proud to offer our Session Roasted™ coffees in addition to Letterbox Fine Tea and made-from-scratch food, Troubadour artisan bread, and baked goods.
Our name was inspired by the artful and funky buses used for public transportation across Latin America, “colectivos” (co-lec-TEE-vo), and the iconic part of everyday life they represent. We are independently owned and roast our award-winning coffees on a pair of vintage Probats in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood. Stop by our Humboldt Boulevard cafe, grab a seat at the bar, and watch our roasters at work!
About the Role
Description
Title: Artisan Bread Baker
Department: Troubadour Bakery
Reports to: Bread and Bakery Manager
Status: Full-Time
Exempt: Non-Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
The Artisan Baker will develop and produce artisan breads and artisan laminated pastries while following
in Troubadour’s mission, goals and values.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that all bakery areas and equipment are safe and sanitary in accordance with food handling procedures; keep area clean throughout shift and follow cleaning procedures at end of shift.
- Accurately follow formulas in the preparation of all dough correctly and safely utilize all mixing, lamination and baking equipment.
- Precisely scale, shape and score loaves. Assure finished baked products meet quality standards.
- Mix, mould, prepare, and bake pastry shells as required.
- Maintain correct inventory, recommend replenishment orders and properly store, date and rotate inventory items.
- Organize ingredient storage and all supplies and equipment.
- Works in accordance with all federal, state, and local safe production facility requirements.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to understand and carefully and accurately carry out oral and/or written instructions and to request clarification when needed
- Ability to learn quickly
- Perform physical activities in a variety of environmental conditions that require moderate to maximum strength lifting and handling of materials weighing up to 55 lbs
- Familiarity with the safe operation of all bakery equipment
- Ability to accurately measure ingredients
- Ability to accurately judge proofing time required by different breads
- Ability to accurately assess the effect of changes in the environment on the production schedule and take appropriate action
- Ability to shape and score dough to allow for maximum volume
- Ability to make and work with laminated dough
- Ability to multitask within a baking cycle
Requirements
- 3+ year’s industry experience shaping, scoring and baking European style breads. Culinary school degree desirable but not required
- Minimum 1 year experience with sourdough, liquid or stiff levain, poolish, sponges and rye starters preferred
- Minimum 2 years creating and baking laminated dough and viennoiserie preferred
Key Skills
Artisan Bread BakingLaminated PastriesScalingShapingScoringSourdough ManagementViennoiserieInventory ManagementFood SafetyEquipment OperationMultitaskingMeasuring Ingredients
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitalityTradesManufacturing
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Develop and produce artisan breads and laminated pastries while maintaining a safe and sanitary bakery environment. Manage inventory, follow precise formulas, and ensure all finished products meet quality standards.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
293
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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