Baker

Sedano's•Doral, FL

63d•Onsite

About The Position

The Baker is responsible for the daily preparation and presentation of baked items sold in the store ensuring customer satisfaction and excellent service. The duties and responsibilities of the position are to be carried out in a manner that is consistent with the goals, values and operating principles of Sedano’s Supermarkets, and in conformity with all laws and regulations governing the company. Every employee is to follow the policies and procedures of his/her department as well as those of the company to ensure smooth operations. Every employee, regardless of job title, is responsible for ensuring a safe environment throughout the store. This includes, but is not limited to immediately securing an area when a hazardous situation occurs, promptly informing the store manager of the situation, and/or promptly taking action to remove the hazardous condition. Every employee must also maintain a friendly attitude, wear the proper uniform or dress code, keep the store stocked and organized, and provide excellent customer service on a regular basis.

Requirements

Minimum 18 years of age.
Current food safety training certificate required which must be renewed every three (3) years.
Ability to work hours and days scheduled, including holidays and weekends.
Basic mathematical skills; ability to use and understand weights and measures.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Previous food service experience.
Ability to read and speak English and Spanish preferred.
Ability to understand and follow instructions in both English and Spanish preferred.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to use department equipment properly to accomplish the essential duties of the position.
Takes responsibility for own actions.

Responsibilities

Light the gas ovens, check for gas leaks, turn on the extractor upon arrival in the morning.
Bake bread, pastries or other bakery items as needed.
Prepare flan, custards, rice pudding or other bakery items as needed.
Place loaves of bread into bags and put on display for sale, restocking when necessary.
Maintain awareness of floor conditions; ensure all safety measures are taken to protect customers, vendors and employees.
Restock displays of food as needed; retrieve food from back room, kitchen and cooler.
Maintain all requirements for a sanitary work area to keep food safe from contamination; adhere to department procedures with all aspects of federal, state, local and company health, safety and sanitation codes.
Keep work area clean, orderly, and free from safety hazards; Wash, sanitize, and store knives and other department utensils and equipment properly.
Use all equipment in the kitchen properly such as the stoves, ovens, fryers, steamers, etc., according to company guidelines; call for repairs when equipment malfunctions occur.
Report all accidents promptly according to company procedures.
Assist the head cook as needed.
Ensure safety measures are taken upon oneself when handling or carrying hot trays of food.
Ensure all standards of cleanliness are maintained using gloves when warranted.
When scheduled for the evening shift, prepare bread dough for baking the next morning by placing on trays and allowing dough to rise overnight.
Attend and participate in department or store meetings.
Punctuality and good attendance in compliance with company policies; ensure work responsibilities are covered during foreseeable absences.
Perform other work-related duties as required to accomplish the objectives of the position.
Assist the food servers as needed by promptly attending to customers’ requests for department food products.
Sweep and/or mop floor as needed.