Artisan Baker

Harmons•Holladay, UT

About The Position

The Artisan Baker maintains quality standards and product levels for fresh-baked artisan bread in the Bakery. The role includes mixing, shaping, scoring, and baking artisan breads, receiving and storing product, maintaining the artisan bread assortment and inventory, and providing customer service. The baker follows established recipes, techniques, policies, and procedures and helps ensure that products are fresh, accurately priced, and properly presented. The Bakery must be cleaned and sanitized daily to company standards. The position involves regular interaction with store associates and customers and may include other job-related duties as assigned. Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment, with possible frequent exposure to hot, cold, slippery, dusty (including flour particles), and wet conditions. The role requires standing, walking, and bending throughout the workday, as well as grasping, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, twisting, crouching, reaching, repetitive wrist and hand motion, coordination, and moving 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 times.
Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
Strong organization and planning skills.
Solid verbal and listening communication skills for communicating effectively with customers and associates.
Ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for personal and team success.
Ability to make logical, significant decisions using recognized skills and techniques.
Integrity, a positive attitude, a mission-driven and self-directed approach, and commitment to working collaboratively.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, bending, repetitive motions, and maneuvering 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, particularly advertised items.
Clean and sanitize the Bakery daily and maintain company appearance standards.
Deliver excellent customer service.
Follow precise recipes and techniques to mix, shape, score, and bake Harmons’ artisan breads.
Receive and store product.
Assist as needed to support the success of the Bakery.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.