Bakery Baker - Full Time - New Store - Bellflower #54

Northgate Market•Bellflower, CA

13d•$21 - $27

About The Position

Northgate Gonzalez Market is hiring a full-time Bakery Baker for its new Bellflower store. The Baker prepares dough and scratch-baking mixtures according to established recipes and procedures, handles frozen and fresh bakery products, and operates bakery equipment and ovens. The role also supports receiving, inventory, product quality, production planning, housekeeping, safety, and customer service while following company policies and applicable health and safety regulations. Candidates who pass the initial interview must complete a baker assessment to be considered. For applicants who are not already Northgate Gonzalez Markets employees, time spent on the assessment is unpaid. The position requires at least one year of experience in full bakery operations and procedures, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Health department training is required. High school education or equivalent is preferred but not required. The job involves regular sitting, standing, and handling objects, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, and performing cleaning and maintenance duties. The work environment includes exposure to heated ovens, high temperatures, occasional frozen storage areas as cold as 20 degrees below zero, flour and spice particles, cleaning-agent fumes, and moderate noise.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in full bakery operations and procedures, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Health department training is required.
High school education or equivalent is preferred, but not required.
Ability to calculate percentages and ratios when measuring ingredients for dough mixtures and recipes in varying quantities.
Ability to hear, speak, and understand spoken language to respond to pages, assist customers, answer telephones, and communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
Ability to read, write, and understand English effectively is preferred, including for operating instructions, company materials, and job-related documents.
Ability to complete forms and compose and write reports.
Thorough knowledge of methods and procedures for baking tasks, including related safety and health considerations.
Must complete a baker assessment after passing the initial interview; for applicants who are not current Northgate Gonzalez Markets employees, assessment time is unpaid.
Regularly sit, stand, and use hands to handle, finger, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds and frequently lift moderate amounts of weight.
Have close vision and the ability to adjust focus to examine invoices, reports, and other written documents.
Ability to climb a ladder to retrieve items from overhead or elevated storage.
Ability to perform routine cleaning and maintenance, including lifting heavy and light items.
Sufficient mobility or agility to respond quickly to fires or other emergencies.
Ability to work with bakery ingredients and spices, meat products, and produce without adverse allergic consequences that interfere with job duties.
Ability to tolerate moderate dust and chemical fumes from common household cleaning agents, including ammonia.

Nice To Haves

High school education or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and understand English effectively.

Responsibilities

Maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance and comply with company dress requirements, including wearing an approved hat or hair net and uniform.
Assist with receiving and unloading merchandise; verify deliveries against vendor invoices and check product quality, count, and condition.
Rotate bakery ingredients and merchandise according to store policy and product dates, using the oldest products first.
Observe scheduled shift operating hours.
Conserve utilities and water and follow sound conservation practices.
Maintain department housekeeping and cleaning standards and comply with state and local health regulations.
Check refrigeration equipment at least once per shift and report maintenance or equipment problems to the department manager.
Use and maintain equipment in an orderly manner and report equipment problems promptly.
Prepare dough and scratch-baking mixtures according to established company or department procedures and recipes.
Pan frozen products and prepare bread by panning and rounding it.
Mix and ice sweet rolls, prepare sweet breads and cookies, and add toppings.
Load and unload ovens and use the proper baking temperatures and durations for products.
Operate mixers and a Moline sheeter, and scale cakes and cupcakes.
Assist with ordering and inventory control of ingredients and supplies.
Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and help control damaged goods.
Accurately record invoice documents on the receiving log and place signed invoices in the designated secured area.
Record markups, markdowns, in-store use of merchandise, and bad merchandise or spoilage write-offs according to company policy.
Monitor product sales to optimize production for consumer demand and minimize unsold or stale bakery products.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations, including safety, health, and packaging requirements.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Maintain good communication within the department and throughout the organization.
Assist in training associates and coworkers when directed.
Notify the department manager about personnel situations or policy violations affecting department or store performance, including situations that may require disciplinary action.
Greet customers when encountered or as applicable.
Observe security standards, remain alert to customer actions and behavior, and report abnormal behavior to a manager or security.
Complete Axonify and comply with company initiatives, including production planning.
Use required safety equipment, such as PPE, and follow safety rules.