Baker
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Baker performs a variety of baking duties and prepares baked goods in a production-oriented scratch bakery. The role produces bakery goods efficiently in accordance with company policies, recipes, and ingredient standards, and merchandises and displays products according to specified guidelines. The Baker prepares a range of baked goods, including breads, rolls, muffins, cookies, pies, cakes, biscuits, and other pastries, as well as icings and frostings. The position also prepares baked goods for special diets when requested, develops new products, and provides customer service at the retail counter and by handling bakery orders received by phone. The role reviews production schedules, plans quantities, prepares supplies and equipment, and supports receiving, inventory, ordering, and product rotation. The Baker maintains a safe and clean work environment and follows applicable health and OSHA requirements. Work takes place in a non-smoking store, with daily exposure to store activities and bakery department equipment. The employee must be willing to work the hours needed to complete tasks.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of bakery experience.
- Technical skills needed in the bakery industry.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, and control.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to read a profit and loss statement.
- Computer skills.
- Ability to perform the listed physical requirements, including lifting a minimum of 60 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Culinary certification or degree.
- At least 1 year of retail experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare breads, rolls, muffins, cookies, pies, cakes, biscuits, pastries, icings, and frostings according to established recipes and ingredient standards.
- Prepare dough and scratch-baking mixtures following company procedures and recipes.
- Prepare baked goods for special diets when requested.
- Ensure finished products meet quality standards.
- Follow labeling and signage requirements for the company’s natural food standards.
- Review production schedules to determine product quantities and varieties, and assemble supplies and equipment for daily baking activities.
- Manage production quantities to avoid overproduction or underproduction.
- Develop new products.
- Provide customer service at the retail counter, take bakery orders by phone, and complete order forms properly.
- Assist in verifying received goods, including checking quality, count, and condition.
- Store and rotate ingredients and merchandise according to store policy and product code dates.
- Assist with ordering merchandise and maintaining inventory control.
- Notify the manager of maintenance or equipment problems.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment in accordance with health and OSHA requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
