Faith
 
When Faith learned about Greyston's open hiring policy, benefits, and apprenticeship program, she knew what she wanted. Her relentless phone calls and persistance paid off in a full-time position in December 2001. She was then 43, a struggling single parent who had been in and out of jobs where she never felt like more than a "punch-card number." From the beginning, each learning experience and opportunity to teach others "made me feel proud," she says.

Faith thrives on challenges, from the food safety course she completed to the computer skills she is gaining. "I ask questions," says Faith, an Assistant Supervisor in Training. "I'm never afraid to ask questions.

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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

A Greyston Pizza Party (sans Gluten)

If you’re reading this post, you’re likely aware of Greyston Bakery’s latest culinary endeavor: gluten-free baked goods! We will have a
delicious selection of desert treats available at our online
Gluten-Free Shop any day now—including chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal raisin cookies, banana nut muffins and banana bread (chocolate and vanilla cupcakes coming soon!) Along with these newly launched Do-Goodie treats, we have a few additional products in the gluten-free family of Do-Goodies nearly ready to hit shelves. The one I’d like to tell you about today may not be sweet, but boy is it savory. I’m
talking about our forthcoming gluten-free pizza dough. Some of us here at the bakery were lucky enough to get a tasting of the fine epicurean efforts of our own Gluten-Free Guru Judith Mann (who you may know as Judith of Good JuJu Bakery)— who whipped up a number of personal-sized pizzas for us yesterday. The pizza was fantastic! If I wasn’t told the dough was free of gluten, I would have never guessed it was anything out of the ordinary. The thin crusted pie was delicious- I found myself sneaking a slice every few minutes I could duck away from my desk. Look out for this pizza dough on our web store soon! Take care, now.

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Monday, October 26, 2009

Food, for thought...

Social & Corporate Responsibility is a global concern, whether it is how companies treat their employees or the responsible souring of ingredients. After wrapping up a tour with a group of students from the UK and the discussions we had, it is on my mind more then ever!

The group was truly excited about our double bottom line here at Greyston (social mission & business mission) and told us there has been a real shift in buying among consumers in the UK. We talked about how people actually make decisions on the products that they buy that is beyond price and brand recognition and that more and more people evaluate product ingredients and whether there is an environmental or social tie beyond the product itself.

What entices you to make a purchase? Do you read the back of the packaging? Would you buy a product because it is produced by a socially responsible company?

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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Autumnal Gluten-Free Baking...

It’s a cool morning in Yonkers, and the smell of brownies is in the air here at Greyston Bakery. Fall has most definitely arrived- that subtly brisk air has begun to roll in and the leaves are taking this season’s namesake to heart, changing their colors and ambling down unto the ground. Here at 104 Alexander Street, us ‘Do-Gooders’ are busy baking delicious treats! We are excited because in just a matter of weeks our forthcoming Gluten-Free line of Do-Goodie treats will be rolling out on our website!

Why Gluten-Free, do you ask? For a few reasons, one being Celiac disease- a digestive condition has become increasingly present on the American conscience. The disorder, which requires a gluten-free diet, can be very difficult for diagnosed individuals to deal with. Eliminating gluten from one’s diet can be quite a lifestyle change. That said, here at Greyston Bakery, we decided it was time that we offer treats to those who cannot have gluten. So, we got our creative team together and came up with some delicious recipes for chocolate and vanilla cupcakes, chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal raisin cookies, banana bread, and banana nut muffins! And boy, are they delicious…

You can check out pictures of our new line of Gluten-Free products here- and while you’re at it, become a “Fan” of Do-Goodie on Facebook. There, you can stay up to date on all of the latest happenings here at the bakery and be informed of any specials or discounts we may offer!

Last but not least, we want to ask that you feed your conscience, feed your soul, and feed yourself…healthfully and safely. Look for Do-Goodie Gluten-Free products on your grocer’s shelf soon! And reach out to us with any and all of your thoughts if you are so inclined. You can always send us an e-mail at: info@greystonbakery.com!

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