Baker (Restaurant, cook experience beneficial)

Maxs Artisan Breads Inc•Fresno, CA

25d

About The Position

Max's Bakery is hiring a Baker to prepare baked goods and support product development. The Baker works closely with the Research and Development Manager on new product development and sample requests, follows established recipes and quality and sanitation standards, and prepares scratch doughs through scaling, mixing, baking, setup, and finishing. The role also assists with test runs, maintains ingredient organization and rotation, conducts basic visual quality inspections, and ensures processes meet customer or specification requirements while minimizing company risk. The position requires keeping the work area and equipment clean and orderly, following safety regulations and OSHA and SDS standards, and using baking tools and equipment as needed. The Baker communicates problems promptly to the Supervisor, works cooperatively with department staff and coworkers, participates in safety meetings, and supports continued personal and professional development. Duties may change, and additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in mixing, baking, and finishing.
Ability to read and write English.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to follow simple instructions and rules.
Self-starter, self-motivated, and able to think on one's feet.
Ability to work under timelines and meet deadlines.
Ability to multitask and perform simple mathematical calculations.
Knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Good hygiene and cleanliness.
Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled hours, weekends, and holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, bend, stoop, twist, reach, climb, lift, grasp, and push and pull trays for up to 8 hours.
Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and withstand heat, humidity, cold, and varying weather and temperature conditions.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability in English and Spanish.
Cook experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Work with the Research and Development Manager on new product development and sample requests.
Follow recipes and established quality and sanitation standards.
Prepare scratch doughs, including scaling, mixing, baking, setup, and finishing.
Maintain organization and rotation of ingredients in mixing areas, reach-ins, and the freezer.
Assist in test runs.
Use a gas oven, commercial stand mixer, and other baking equipment.
Ensure processes meet customer or specification requirements and minimize risk to the company.
Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly and follow safety regulations.
Perform basic visual quality inspections of products.
Use tools and equipment as needed to perform duties.
Ensure compliance with OSHA and SDS standards.
Inform the Supervisor of known or anticipated problems in a timely and appropriate manner.
Maintain good working relationships and communicate clearly and promptly with department staff and coworkers.
Act as a problem solver and team player.
Respect confidential information and support Company values.
Continue personal and professional growth and learn about other areas within the organization.
Participate actively in safety meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.