Baker

Yoke's Fresh Market (Yoke's Fresh Markets)•Missoula, MT

27d•$13 - $21

About The Position

The Baker provides a pleasant and efficient bakery experience by engaging guests and delivering professional service. The role produces bakery items according to company formulas and quality standards, keeps product levels appropriate, completes guest orders, and maintains a sanitary and safe work area. Bakers are expected to contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, uphold Yoke’s values and mission, support company growth, and participate in the shared success of the employee-owned company. The position has no formal supervisory responsibilities, though associates are encouraged to lead by example and help mentor new associates. The work requires use of bakery equipment and tools, compliance with food-handling and workplace-safety policies, and the ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting. Yoke’s provides role-specific bakery, safety, food-handler, and guest-service training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence, write simple correspondence, and communicate effectively and pleasantly with guests, vendors, and coworkers.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations using American money, weight, and volume measurements.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written or oral instructions and handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Meet state minimum requirements for working with slicers or other bakery equipment and tools.
Valid state food handlers permit.
Valid driver’s license or state ID card.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including prolonged standing and lifting/moving up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Hepatitis A vaccination is optional and provided by Yoke’s Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

Report for assigned shifts on time and regularly, communicate clearly, and be prepared to provide excellent service.
Produce high-quality products consistently according to company formulas and maintain appropriate stock levels based on time of day, season, and promotions.
Provide exceptional guest service using the skills taught in the company’s guest-service training.
Finish par-bake products; label and rotate products; write on cakes and orders; implement advertising plans; and use “This One’s on Us” cards.
Produce bakery items—including raised and cake doughnuts, cream-cake batters, angel food cake, brownies, cookies, pies, seasonal items, artisan bread dough, and rolls—according to company standards while maintaining sanitation.
Operate bakery equipment correctly and safely, including the com-line, phone, scales, shrink wrapper, sheeter, doughnut hopper and fryer, divider/rounder, bread slicer, dishwasher, proof box, glazer, label machine, case lights, ovens, PFM/shrink equipment, and retarder.
Prepare, fry, glaze, frost, and decorate doughnuts to meet baking and presentation standards; check their color and weight.
Monitor and analyze shrink to ensure accurate doughnut production.
Receive and inspect deliveries to verify ingredient condition and quantities.
Complete guests’ special-order requests accurately and promptly.
Mentor new associates and help create a positive learning environment.
Find ways to make guests happy.
Follow applicable local, state, federal, and company requirements and policies for workplace safety, food handling, and guest service.
Participate in the Bakery Department’s accident-reduction plan, including maintaining hood and vents, cleaning floors, sanitizing, and following safety procedures for machinery, evacuation, robbery response, health codes, case temperatures, gloves, bin scoops, sinks, and storage.
Report accidents within 24 hours and follow safety standards, including use of required protective equipment and safe lifting and emergency procedures.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 100% company paid.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 100% company paid; allocations begin at age 21, with vesting based on credited service and full vesting after six or more years.
Daily Pay option to receive pay on the day worked.
401(k) with company matching up to 4%, if elected.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; employer pays the majority of premiums, with a no-deductible medical option.
Health Savings Account, depending on plan selected.
Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day; worked holidays are paid at time and a half.
Three days of bereavement pay.
Three days of jury pay.
Paid Family & Medical Leave with company-paid premium.
Paid Sick & Safe Leave, accrued at one hour for every 40 hours worked.