Lead Artisan BakerCopow Foods | Post Falls, Idaho
Lead. Create. Grow. Help build the future of food.
Copow Foods is seeking a Lead Artisan Baker to oversee and grow our bakery program in Post Falls, Idaho. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a developing artisan bakery within a rapidly growing food company that is building a better food system through exceptional ingredients, traditional craftsmanship, and a commitment to real food.
We are looking for a baker who wants more than a production role. We want a leader who is passionate about artisan baking, thrives on quality, and is excited by the opportunity to help shape a bakery program that can grow alongside a regional food company with national ambitions.
Today, Copow serves communities across the Pacific Northwest. Tomorrow, we are building a nationally recognized food brand—and we are looking for leaders who want to grow with us.
What You'll Do
- Lead all artisan bakery production and quality standards
- Manage and maintain sourdough starters and fermentation schedules
- Produce artisan breads, sourdough loaves, pastries, cookies, and specialty baked goods
- Develop and refine bakery recipes, systems, and production processes
- Lead product innovation and seasonal offerings
- Oversee consistency, quality control, and food safety standards
- Train and mentor future bakery team members as the department grows
- Help establish Copow's bakery program as a signature part of the brand
What We're Looking ForRequired:
- Significant experience with sourdough fermentation and naturally leavened breads
- Strong understanding of fermentation, hydration, proofing, shaping, and baking techniques
- Leadership experience or a desire to lead and build a bakery program
Preferred:
- Experience with laminated and folded doughs, including croissants, Danish pastries, puff pastry, and other artisan bakery products
Additional Qualifications:
- 3+ years of artisan baking experience preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship
- Strong organizational and production planning skills
- Passion for real food and premium ingredients
- Desire to contribute to a mission-driven company
Why Copow?
At Copow, you'll work with some of the highest-quality ingredients in the food industry—without preservatives, artificial flavors, artificial colors, seed oils, or unnecessary additives.
More importantly, you'll be joining a mission—not just taking a job.
We're building a regional food system that supports farmers and ranchers, strengthens local communities, and makes real food more accessible. We believe the future of food belongs to companies willing to challenge the status quo.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Leadership opportunity with significant growth potential
- Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) participation opportunity
- Career advancement as the company expands throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond
- The opportunity to help build a nationally recognized food brand from the ground up
- A mission-driven culture focused on changing the way America eats
If you're passionate about artisan baking, experienced in sourdough, and excited by the opportunity to lead, create, and grow, we'd love to meet you.
Join Us
Help us build a brighter food future—one loaf at a time.
Copow Foods
Farm Quality Convenience
Brighter Food. Brighter Life.
To apply, send your resume and a brief introduction outlining your artisan baking experience, sourdough expertise, and why you're interested in helping lead the next chapter of Copow Foods.
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