Schedule

• Full-time, 5 days per week
• Days off: Wednesdays and Sundays
• Typical shift: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Complete 15–30 delivery stops per route, depending on the day and area.
• Load and unload company vehicles; lift to 50 lbs. repeatedly.
• Always ensure safe and efficient driving practices.
• Troubleshoot delivery issues, adjust invoices as needed, and occasionally stock or rotate products on shelves.
• Represent Sixteen Bricks with professionalism—maintaining positive communication, appearance, and customer service.
• From time to time be willing to chip in and help other areas that may need it

Requirements

• Valid state driver’s license
• No more than one moving violation in the last three years
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role

Strongly Preferred

• Current CDL

Wages & Benefits

• Starting wage: $20-$22 per hour, based on experience
• Full-time employees working 32+ hours per week are eligible for benefits, including:
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare espresso and coffee beverages with consistency and attention to quality

• Provide friendly, efficient customer service at the counter

• Assist with retail pastry and food service, including preparation, presentation, and packaging

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

• Support daily café operations as needed

• Participate in menu development, including seasonal drink ideas and café offerings

Qualifications

• Previous barista or café experience required

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Reliability, punctuality, and a positive attitude

• Interest in coffee, food, and contributing creative ideas to the menu

Sixteen Bricks oven bakers are skilled and primarily responsible for determining when all shaped products are properly fermented/proofed and ready to bake, then ensure they are baked and finished to product specifications. Oven staff will utilize bakery equipment and machines in a safe manner and work as a team to think critically and recognize factors that affect the safety and quality of the dough while completing some of the following essential tasks: 

• Always follow Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety guidelines

• Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitary work area

• Determine when both retarded and direct process breads are properly proofed and ready to be baked and adjust the retarder/proofer to avoid over-proofing when necessary

• Work efficiently to evenly distribute loaves on the loader to ensure even baking

• Accurately score and decorate all varieties of bread products as instructed

• Bake breads with sufficient steam, at the correct temperature, for the desired amount of time indicated to achieve the standard quality specifications (color, general appearance) for each product 

• Consistently and accurately record all data necessary throughout each process such as times, temperatures, ingredient lot numbers, environmental information, etc. 

• Effectively communicate with team members to maintain production schedule and team coordination (production and slicing/packaging teammates, sanitation, leadership staff)

• Track wasted dough/pieces accurately (raw dough, product that does not meet specification, etc.)

• Report and assist as instructed to proactively mitigate all issues and/or concerns regarding the quality and/or safety of the production environment, equipment, ingredients, doughs, products, or team members 

Characteristics, Education, and Experience

The characteristics listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to be successful in production with Sixteen Bricks. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Passionate and knowledgeable about quality artisan bread

• Committed to our mission and providing excellent customer service

• Strong verbal communication and literacy skills required (Spanish language a plus)

• Demonstrated personal initiative and high-level problem-solving skills with an ability to organize and streamline operations

• Ability to work in a team environment and maintain accountability for assigned duties

• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks, possess time management and critical-thinking skills

• High school diploma, GED, or other equivalent preferred

• Strong basic math (counting, addition, subtraction, multiplying, dividing) skills needed

Physical Requirements

Work requires normal mental and visual attention/perception to correctly identify products/items along with manual coordination (safely operating bakery equipment/machinery, entering information on a tablet). Work is repetitive and not sedentary; the individual is frequently required to move (walk, squat, reach overhead, rotate, twist, bend, lift), and stand for varying periods of time and will often move (push, pull, lift, grasp, carry, drag, etc.) materials up to 50 pounds. Oven bakers must be able to tolerate working in a hot environment for many hours at a time.

Schedule, Wage, and Benefits 

Sixteen Bricks production staff typically work five days a week during the early morning and afternoon hours. Employees will also be expected to attend meetings and complete training as needed during hours that are reasonable within their typical work schedule. Non-exempt; hourly wage ranges based on experience. Full-time hourly employees working 32 or more regular hours per week will qualify for benefits including insurance, paid time off, and paid holiday time. See the Sixteen Bricks Employee Handbook for more details about these benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the PM Production Manager with nightly packing department operations

• Help lead, train, and support packing team members during the shift

• Ensure breads are packed accurately, labeled correctly, and prepared to company standards

• Monitor workflow to maintain productivity, quality, and on-time completion

• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards

• Address operational issues as they arise and communicate concerns appropriately

• Work collaboratively with production, quality, sanitation, and warehouse teams

Qualifications:

• Manufacturing experience required

• Food production or bakery experience preferred

• Prior leadership experience preferred

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

• HACCP, SQF, PCQI, or similar food safety training is a plus

Compensation:

• $25.00+ an hour

• Paid holidays
• PTO accrual