Overnight Bakery Mixer

WE WANT YOU TO JOIN THE ‘HYGGE’ AT OLE & STEEN 

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Mixer at Ole & Steen you will learn about real Danish bread and pastries. You will produce artisan Danish breads, rolls, and laminated dough as a part of an enthusiastic and international team, 

The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic about mixing, love long fermentation times, and enjoy working as a team. You must adhere to health and safety standards. The goal is to enhance customer satisfaction so that we can maintain and expand our clientele, and you must expect to produce a high volume of products for our stores. This role is ideal for someone who is interested in learning about our Danish heritage and learn about real Danish breads and pastries.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Scale and mix a variety of breads, ryes, rolls, and pastries according to our traditional Danish recipes
• Measuring and combining ingredients and using mixers, ovens, and other equipment
• Checking quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met
• Follow portion standards
• Monitor inventory of ingredients for production
• Properly label and store ingredients
• Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations 
• Maintain a clean and orderly station and adhere to health and safety standards

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of a Culinary School program or apprenticeship preferred
• 1-3 years of professional mixing experience . Experience with Danish or Scandinavian mixing methods is a huge plus! 
• Experience with mixing, bench work, proofing, and baking bread as well as working with laminated doughs for our breakfast pastry production
• Ability to work overnight, weekends, and some holidays
• Able to lift 50+lbs without restrictions
• The ability to stand and/or bend for extended periods of time to perform essential job functions
• Basic math skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Thoroughly follow company procedures according to health and safety standards
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and procedures

OPPORTUNITIES

At Ole & Steen you will get a versatile job with professional colleagues, and exciting individual development possibilities. We are a rapidly growing business, creating career opportunities across the organization. 

We believe that with dedication, passion, and hard work, you can reach whatever you dream of, and we have a sincere interest in constantly challenging and uplifting each other across professional competencies and departments. 

BENEFITS

• 401 (K) matching program
• Competitive salary rate range between $21.00 - $25.00$ (depending on experience)
• 50% discount at any Ole & Steen location (US, UK, and DK)
• Free meal whilst working
• Uniforms provided
• Learn new skills and grow with us 
• Generous paid vacation and sick time to promote work-life balance 
• Accrue 40 hours paid Holiday on your first year and 80 hours on your second year
• Commuter benefits
• Option to participate in healthcare program, 75% covered by the company

“Working at Ole & Steen is so much more than a job, we become friends and care for one another. People here are like my second family!” Kirstine Grøn, Learning and Development Manager

Ole & Steen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. 

ABOUT OLE & STEEN

Ole & Steen was founded in 1991 by the Danish bakers Ole Kristoffersen and Steen Skallebæk and originally called Lagkagehuset or “The Layer Cake House”. Ole & Steen is pioneer in the resurgence of artisanal and handcrafted baking practices in Denmark. In 2008 the two bakers joined forces and became the organization we know today. 

We have been Denmark’s favorite bakery for more than 30 years, serving delicious Danish breads, pastries, cakes, single estate coffee and food. We opened our first bakery on Union Square in 2019 to huge acclaim and fantastic reviews and we’re continuing our exciting growth journey – we currently operate 3 retail stores across NYC, and we have plans to grow and expand over the coming years! 

Heart-Made: Ole & Steen has always believed that if something is worth doing, it’s worth doing properly. From hospitality and recipe development, to store design and sustainability initiatives, everything we do we throw ourselves into 100% with love and attention.

Rustic, Refined: We’ve always been dedicated to taking rustic recipes and refining them. Delivering the simple beauty of Danish baking styles with an extra edge of quality, we elevate the taste to new heights through tirelessly perfected techniques and the finest quality ingredients we can get our hands on.

Everyday Special: From the feeling you get when you step foot through our doors, to the delicious treats you bring back for your loved ones, we want Ole & Steen to be that extra special spark in your day. We go above and beyond to offer genuine, kind service. 

At Ole & Steen, every day joy starts with our team members. The people turning on the lights, baking our breads, and setting the tone for a great day. People are det heart of who we are.

We have the ambitious goal to become the world’s most loved bakery. Therefore, we need passionate employees, who want to be a part of our rapidly growing business. We seek the unique experience through excellent service, and we want to make sure that everyone who enter our doors feels the atmosphere of the Danish “Hygge”.