Baker

Yoke's Fresh Markets•Post Falls, ID

24d

About The Position

The Baker provides a pleasant and efficient bakery experience by engaging guests and delivering professional, welcoming service. The role produces and presents bakery products according to company formulas and standards, maintains appropriate product stock, handles special orders, and keeps the work area sanitary and safe. Bakers operate bakery equipment, check deliveries, help train new associates, and follow applicable food-handling, workplace-safety, and guest-service requirements. This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities, though associates are encouraged to demonstrate leadership.

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, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and communicate effectively and pleasantly with guests, vendors, and coworkers.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations using American currency, weight measurements, and volume.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written or oral instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Meet the state minimum requirement to work with slicers or other bakery equipment and tools.
Valid State Food Handlers Permit.
Valid driver’s license or State ID card.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods; walk; use hands and fingers; handle, feel, and reach; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; taste and smell; and talk and hear.
Ability to continuously lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to perform essential functions safely; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Hepatitis A vaccination is optionally provided by Yoke’s Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

Report for assigned shifts on time and regularly, communicate clearly, and be prepared to provide excellent service and safely perform assigned duties.
Promote sales by producing high-quality products consistently and according to company formulas; maintain appropriate product stock for the time of day, season, and promotions.
Provide exceptional guest service and help create a welcoming atmosphere.
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 raised doughnuts, cake doughnut varieties, cream cake batters, angel food cake, brownies, cookies, pies, seasonal items, artisan bread dough, and rolls according to company standards while maintaining sanitary conditions.
Operate bakery equipment correctly and safely, including 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; monitor their color and weight; and maintain and analyze shrink to ensure accurate production and quality presentation.
Receive and inspect deliveries to verify ingredient condition and quantities.
Communicate and complete guest special orders accurately and promptly.
Mentor new associates and support a positive learning environment.
Follow local, state, federal, and company rules and policies concerning workplace safety, food handling, and guest service.
Participate in the Bakery Department accident-reduction plan, including maintaining hoods and vents, cleaning and sanitizing, and following requirements for shelf order, machinery safety, emergency procedures, health codes, and proper storage.
Practice safety standards, use required personal protective equipment, follow safe lifting and other safety procedures, and report accidents within 24 hours.
Represent Yoke’s positively in the community, support company sales and growth, and contribute to shared team success.

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 years of credited service.
Daily Pay option to get paid 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 (HSA), depending on plan selected.
Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day; time and a half for holidays worked.
Three days of bereavement pay.
Three days of jury pay.
Company-paid premium for Paid Family & Medical Leave.
Paid Sick & Safe Leave earned at one hour for every 40 hours worked.