Baker (Prep)

Honolulu Cookie Company

5d•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: Our baking team is looking for a new baker responsible for supporting all aspects of the bakery operations, following guidelines to prepare baked goods while adhering to food safety, quality, food handling, safe machine operation, and sanitation procedures.

Requirements

High level verbal communication abilities
Ability to work well with others and be a team player
Ability to perform steady and productive work for an extended period
Able to understand and follow oral or written work instructions
Possesses basic mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Capacity to maintain a consistent pace throughout the shift to meet production deadlines
Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Adheres to and exemplifies behaviors aligned with company core values: 1. We Work with Passion and Purpose (Ho’ohana) 2. We Choose to do What is Right (Pono) 3. We Work Together (Laulima) 4. We Care (Malama) 5. We Take Ownership & Responsibility (Kuleana)
Fosters a sense of teamwork and collaboration among team members by building an employee culture that is aligned with HCC values and operating principles. Ensures all employees are treated consistently, fairly, ethically, and respectfully
Responsible for following departmental directions and adhering to all product specifications, HACCP, GMPs, Food Safety, and Quality Programs
Operates production equipment (mixer, depositor, lift, de-lumper, grinder, ovens) safely following recommended line rate, time, and speed controls. Ensures proper functioning of equipment and performs maintenance as necessary
Controls line speeds, production rates, starting and stopping equipment, and overall product quality/safety
Monitors continuous production line including placing the dough in pans/sheets and placing it in oven racks and conveyors; monitors product to keep weight within specifications and adjusts as needed
Accurately measures, portions, and weighs wet and dry raw ingredients following approved parameters to ensure the product is consistent with product standards
Checks the quality of products, raw ingredients, and materials for quality deviations. Reports any product anomalies or issues to the lead
Stages ingredients according to type and appropriate location, storing items in the appropriate temperature environment
Responsible for setting up and pre-running the equipment to ensure proper production start-up. Performs minor repairs using hand tools
Ensures the continuous flow of product line, and adjusts machines as needed to assure quality guidelines, weights, and product specifications are met. Corrects problems as needed
Assists in the unloading, loading, and transfer of baking pan sheets between the process areas
Enters the number of ingredients following batch documenting procedures in the WMS System including verification of lot numbers for traceability purposes using the scanning device
Performs periodic cycle count/physical count of raw ingredients and raw materials. Reports discrepancies to lead
Follows egg and butter thawing procedures using the appropriate temperature probes and thawing procedures
Preserves the shelf life of perishable ingredients by using proper storage containers and following first-in and first-out rotation
Cuts dough to form the right shape on baking sheets using a depositor
Organizes racks according to FIFO rotation and maintains continuous order in the oven area
Monitors and observes the color of products being baked; adjusts temperatures, humidity, or revolving speeds according to product specifications
Maintains an organized and sanitary production area; assists in daily maintenance and cleaning of the lines. Provides janitorial and maintenance support as needed
Follows opening and closing procedures including but not limited to cleaning and sanitation of work areas and utilizing machinery. Ensures the area is secured
Attends daily group huddles
Participates in all aspects of production as needed, and acts as break relief for other positions in the same area
Performs all other duties as assigned