Baker

PAQ INC. FOOD 4 LESS•Lodi, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Baker is responsible for crafting and baking various delicious breads, pastries, and desserts while ensuring quality, following recipes, and maintaining a clean baking environment. PAQ, Inc. is a 100% Employee-Owned Company consisting of 25 retail grocery stores throughout the Central Valley and Central Coast of California. Seventeen of our stores are price-impact, warehouse format under the Food 4 Less banner, and Eight are Hispanic format under the Rancho San Miguel Market banner. At PAQ, Inc., our Employee Owners are the building blocks of a strong future—come build with us!

Requirements

Understanding basic baking processes and techniques, including preparing dough, batters, and baked goods.
Knowledge of proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures to ensure food safety.
Familiarity with different types of bakery products, ingredients, and recipes.
Ability to bake various goods, from breads to pastries, following recipes and adjusting as necessary.
Precision in measuring ingredients, following recipes, and ensuring the quality and appearance of baked goods.
Efficiently managing time to complete baking tasks and meet production schedules.
Ability to adapt to changing situations, manage multiple demands, and work effectively with diverse personalities.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, such as baking, customer service, and cleaning.
Flexibility to adjust to changes in the bakery environment, such as new recipes, equipment, or customer demands.
Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8-hour shifts.
Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Performing repetitive motions, such as kneading dough, mixing ingredients, and operating bakery machinery.
Regularly bend, stoop, and reach to access ingredients, place items in ovens, and retrieve baked goods from shelves.
Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for tasks that require precise movements, such as decorating pastries, slicing bread, and packaging products.
Working in a hot environment due to ovens and other baking equipment. Ability to tolerate variations in temperature and handle hot items safely.
Good vision to ensure the quality and appearance of baked goods, read labels and recipes, and operate machinery safely.
Maintain clear communication with customers and team members.
Move quickly and efficiently to assist customers and manage workload.
Maintain physical stamina to work in a fast-paced environment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

Over one year of experience as a Baker is preferred but not required.
Previous experience in retail is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

Prepare doughs, batters, and fillings according to established recipes and techniques.
Weigh and measure ingredients precisely to ensure consistency in product quality.
Operate and maintain baking equipment, including mixers, ovens, and proofing chambers.
Shape, mold, and decorate dough to create a variety of breads, pastries, and desserts.
Monitor the baking process to ensure products are baked to perfection and meet desired standards.
Coordinate with the bakery lead to determine baking priorities and production schedules.
Assist in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
Follow strict sanitation and food safety guidelines to maintain a clean and hygienic baking environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.