Artisan Baker

Harmons • Salt Lake City, UT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Artisan Baker maintains quality standards and product levels for fresh artisan bread products in the Bakery. The role involves mixing, shaping, scoring, and baking artisan breads; receiving and storing product; and providing exceptional customer service. The associate is responsible for product assortment and inventory, pricing and signage accuracy, and maintaining a clean, sanitized Bakery that meets company appearance standards. The position also supports the success of the Bakery as a whole and follows established departmental and store policies and procedures.

Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment, with possible frequent exposure to hot, cold, slippery, dusty conditions due to flour particles, and wet conditions. The job requires standing, walking, and bending throughout the workday, as well as physical tasks such as grasping, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, twisting, crouching, reaching, repetitive wrist and hand motions, and eye-hand-foot coordination. The associate must be able to maneuver objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• A current Food Handler’s Permit.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to halve or double recipes.
• Knowledge of baking procedures and baking times.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
• Organization and planning skills.
• Solid verbal communication and listening skills for communicating effectively with customers and fellow associates.
• Ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for personal and team success.
• Ability to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized skills and techniques.
• Integrity, a positive attitude, mission-driven and self-directed approach, and demonstrated commitment to Harmons’ mission and collaborative work.
• A product-minded, customer-minded, personnel-minded, detailed, forward-focused, and consistent approach.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, twisting, crouching, reaching, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to maneuver objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of baking experience preferred.
• Enjoyment of working with and handling artisan breads and dough.
• Enjoyment of cooking and eating a variety of artisan bread products.

Responsibilities

• Follow established departmental and store policies and procedures.
• Ensure the quality and freshness of Bakery products and services.
• Maintain appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the artisan bread counter.
• Confirm pricing accuracy and signage for artisan bread products, with particular attention to advertised items.
• Clean and sanitize the Bakery daily and maintain company appearance standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Follow precise recipes and techniques for mixing, shaping, scoring, and baking artisan breads.
• Assist as needed to ensure the success of the Bakery as a whole.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed