WORK WITH US

Join the Duck Island team

We’re more than just bread, but bread is the soul of our bakery. Here, we preserve the past by making it part of the present. Founded in 2010 by Robert Biancavilla, we aspire to be a community hub for meaningful connections and delicious experiences. Our artisan bakery is a round-the-clock operation and we rely on the talents of dedicated front of house and back of house team members to bring sourdough bread and handmade pastries to our counters five days per week.

Culture

We are an authentic scratch bakery where our team members mentor each other and constant learning and education is the norm. We push ourselves to be innovative in the kitchen, and our enthusiasm is contagious. Our customers come in for a culinary journey and are treated with respect, as if they are stepping into an old world bakery.  We are professional, responsible, punctual and respectful to each other and our customers. We value hard work and a commitment to excellence.

Community

We are proud to support two organizations whose missions are important to us. We regularly donate products to Food Rescue US, an organization which helps get  network of food banks where we regularly donate product, and the other is Island Harvest, where our customers “round up” their purchases and we make a monetary donation. We also support the community with regular donations to charitable causes events.

What We’re Looking For

Duck Island welcomes team members who are passionate about baking and about our products. You will learn a lot on the job and a positive attitude is a must. We are looking for individuals who want to learn a trade and grow with the bakery over time as we expand.  We view artisan baking as a calling and even though it keeps many of us up all night, we don’t take shortcuts around here! If you are committed to high quality and pushing yourself, to learning new things and being part of something extraordinary, we hope you’ll join our team!

If you are interested in joining our team, please fill out the below form and then email your resume to robert@duckislandbreadcompany.com.

YEAR-ROUND BAKERY SALES ASSOCIATE

Full-Time or Part-Time
Multiple Positions Available

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enthusiastically deliver great service to our customers

• Educate customers about the quality of our baked goods, inspiring them to support our brand and our mission

• Set up and maintain retail counter; restock items and keep front of house tidy

• Operate cash register, quickly and accurately handling cash and card transactions

• Package in-store orders and online pre-orders neatly and correctly

• Basic cleanup tasks including dishwashing, sweeping, and taking out trash

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working in a retail setting strongly preferred; bakery experience a plus!

• Punctuality, responsibility, friendliness, and professionalism

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced retail environment

• Ability to work in a standing position for at least 8 hours

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

• Black shirt and long pants

• Closed-toe shoes

• Hat and black apron (provided)

BREAD BAKER

POSITION: The Bread Baker is responsible for from-scratch production of all yeast-side baked goods, including hearth breads, rolls, pan loaves, and pastries. The individual in this role must work with a strong attention to detail and capable of working unsupervised. Experience in hand-crafted bread and pastry production, and the use of baker’s math is necessary.

SHIFTS: 40-50 hours per week depending upon needs of business. Start times are 6pm, 12am, or 3am. One weekend day each week is required, and your regular schedule will include two days off in a row. Pay is based upon New York industry standards and individual offers will be based upon a candidate’s qualifications.

DAILY DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      Executes all areas of production as trained and directed by the team.

·      Uses baker’s math to read and adjust formulas.

·      Possesses current food safety certificate required by the Suffolk County Department of Health and adheres to all food safety and sanitation standards.

·      Adheres to company expectations of punctuality.

I am only looking for extraordinary, passionate and dedicated people interested in moving the company forward. A Profit Sharing and Employee Stock Ownership program are under development and will be made available to those who meet owner’s expectations of commitment to excellence.

PANADERO

POSICIÓN: The Bread Baker es responsable de la producción desde cero de todos los productos horneados del lado de la levadura, incluidos los panes de hogar, panecillos, panes y pasteles. El individuo en este rol debe trabajar con una gran atención al detalle y capaz de trabajar sin supervisión. Experiencia en la producción artesanal de pan y pastelería, y el uso de las matemáticas de panadería es necesario.

TURNOS: 40-50 horas por semana dependiendo de las necesidades del negocio. Los horarios de inicio son 6pm, 12am o 3am. Se requiere un día de fin de semana cada semana, y su horario regular incluirá dos días libres seguidos. El pago se basa en los estándares de la industria de Nueva York y las ofertas individuales se basarán en las calificaciones de un candidato.

DEBERES y RESPONSABILIDADES DIARIAS:

·      Ejecuta todas las áreas de producción según lo entrenado y dirigido por el equipo.

·      Utiliza las matemáticas de Baker para leer y ajustar fórmulas.

·      Posee el certificado de seguridad alimentaria vigente requerido por el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Suffolk y se adhiere a todas las normas de seguridad alimentaria y saneamiento.

·      Se adhiere a las expectativas de puntualidad de la empresa.

Solo busco personas extraordinarias, apasionadas y dedicadas interesadas en hacer avanzar la empresa. Se está desarrollando un programa de participación en las ganancias y propiedad de acciones de los empleados y se pondrá a disposición de aquellos que cumplan con las expectativas del propietario de compromiso con la excelencia.