Baker

Sendiks Fine Foods Inc•Brookfield, WI

About The Position

The Baker produces bakery products while helping ensure consistent product quality and meet daily production needs. The role includes proofing and baking products, preparing items for the next day, stocking and wrapping products, assisting customers, maintaining clean and safe work areas, and communicating inventory supply levels. The position involves learning to bake all products and using bakery equipment in a fast-paced bakery environment. Work functions and hours may vary according to business needs. Assignments and work direction are provided by the Bakery Manager or person in charge.

Requirements

Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Physical ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds and push or pull up to 550 pounds.
Ability to operate bakery equipment, including scales, knives, ovens, bread slicers, labelers, and cleaning utensils.
Ability to stoop, bend, walk on uneven ground, turn, stand, reach, kneel, climb ladders, and crawl.
Judgment and decision-making, social and verbal interaction, listening, reading, writing, math, and memorization skills.
Ability to work with hot equipment and in cold conditions.

Responsibilities

Ensure products are properly proofed and determine when they are fully proofed.
Ensure adequate oven space for proofed products.
Perform oven work, ensuring proper oven space and monitoring baking time and temperature.
Prepare for the next day by pulling frozen products that need to be completed early the following morning.
Assist in other bakery areas, including stocking and wrapping products.
Assist customers with questions and requests.
Maintain clean and safe work areas.
Monitor inventory levels and communicate supply needs.
Follow all store and department policies and procedures.