Bakery - Baker

Bristol Farms • South Pasadena, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Baker works closely with the Bakery Manager and performs various duties to ensure the smooth operation of the Bakery Department. This includes preparing bakery products according to specific directions and schedules, maintaining product quality and rotation, and ensuring compliance with health and sanitation codes. The role also involves customer interaction, cost control, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months of related experience.
• Regularly required to stand for long periods; walk; use hands frequently; and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close and color vision.

Responsibilities

• Prepares bakery products according to the Bakery Manager's directions, production guide, and the established production schedule; maintains product rotation to reduce shrinkage.
• Inspects and maintains the Bakery Department and its products during baking and preparation, ensuring compliance with FDA and local health codes for quality and sanitation.
• Assists customers, recommends bakery products, and builds relationships to drive repeat business.
• Controls costs by implementing portion control, accurate pricing, and signage.
• Follows safety work standards and reports any hazards to the Bakery Manager and/or Store Director.
• Follows the FIFO rotation system, covers, labels, and dates products, ensuring adherence to BFLA standards of quality and presentation.
• Assists in receiving, breaking down, and storing Bakery loads, collaborating effectively with the team.
• Provides extraordinary customer service that exceeds customer expectations.
• Maintains a positive "can-do" attitude, treats others with respect, and adjusts to changes in the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED