Bakery Apprentice Baker - Store #26 Part Time

Northgate Market•San Diego, CA

128d•$18 - $23

About The Position

The Bakery Apprentice Baker learns to produce bakery goods and related products efficiently, in accordance with company policy, while supporting the store’s financial interests. The role follows instructions from a trainer, learns company recipes and bakery production practices, and contributes to customer service, inventory control, sanitation, equipment upkeep, and workplace safety. The position is part-time at Store #26.

Requirements

At least 60 days of experience in full bakery operations and procedures, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Health department training is required.
Must be able to calculate percentages and ratios for measuring ingredients in dough mixtures and recipes in varying quantities.
Must be able to hear, speak, and understand spoken language to respond to pages, assist customers, answer telephones, and communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and customers.
Must be able to read, write, and understand English well enough to understand equipment operating instructions and company handbooks, policies, and procedures.
Must pass a standard drug test and qualify as drug-free under applicable legal and medical guidelines permitted by the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.

Nice To Haves

High school education or equivalent is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Greet customers and maintain effective communication within the department and organization.
Report maintenance or equipment problems, abnormal customer behavior, personnel situations, and policy violations to the appropriate manager.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance and wear the required uniform and approved hat or hair net.
Follow the assigned work schedule and instructions from the bakery team leader and trainer.
Comply with applicable health, safety, civil code, and packaging regulations.
Assist with receiving and unloading merchandise; verify deliveries and check products for quality, count, and condition.
Rotate bakery ingredients and merchandise according to store policy and product dates, using the oldest products first.
Learn ingredient weighing, mixing, baking, weights and measurements, and production planning; follow company recipes.
Pan frozen products and bread, round up bread, mix and ice sweet rolls, prepare sweet breads and cookies, and add toppings.
Load and unload ovens and learn appropriate baking temperatures and durations for product varieties.
Operate the mixer and Moline sheeter.
Assist with ordering and inventory control of ingredients and supplies.
Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and help control damaged goods.
Control excessive utility and water use and follow conservation practices.
Maintain housekeeping, sanitation, and cleaning standards in compliance with health regulations.
Check refrigeration equipment for proper performance at least once per shift and use and maintain equipment in an orderly manner.
Complete Axonify, use required safety equipment such as PPE, and follow safety rules.