Bakery Baker - Store #33 Part-Time

Northgate Market•Los Angeles, CA

31d•$21 - $27

About The Position

Northgate Gonzalez Market is hiring a part-time Bakery Baker. The role prepares and bakes bakery products according to established recipes and procedures, supports inventory and receiving activities, maintains department cleanliness and equipment, follows health and safety requirements, and assists customers and coworkers. Candidates who pass the initial interview must complete a baker assessment; for candidates who are not already Northgate Gonzalez Markets employees, assessment time 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. High school education or equivalent is preferred but not required, and health department training is required. The stated pay rate is $21.25–$23.8959 USD. The work involves regular sitting, standing, and handling objects or controls; occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders; routine cleaning and maintenance; and responding quickly to emergencies. Conditions include occasional exposure to refrigerated storage as cold as 20 degrees Fahrenheit below zero, frequent exposure to heated ovens and high temperatures, occasional airborne flour and spice particles, frequent aromatic odors, moderate noise, and tolerance of moderate dust and cleaning-agent fumes.

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.
Ability to calculate percentages and ratios when measuring ingredients for recipes and varying quantities.
Ability to hear, speak, and understand spoken language to respond to pages, assist customers, answer telephones, and communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and customers.
Ability to read, write, and understand English effectively is preferred, including to understand equipment instructions, company materials, safety notices, and other job-related documents.
Ability to fill out forms and write reports.
Thorough knowledge of baking methods and procedures, including safety and health considerations.
Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds occasionally and moderate amounts of weight frequently.
Ability to climb a ladder to retrieve items from elevated storage.
Sufficient physical mobility or agility to respond quickly to fires or other emergencies.
Ability to work with bakery ingredients, spices, meat products, and produce without adverse allergic consequences that interfere with job duties.
Ability to tolerate moderate dust and fumes from common household cleaning agents during routine housekeeping.
Candidates who pass the initial interview must complete a baker assessment to be considered; assessment time is unpaid for candidates who are not already Northgate Gonzalez Markets employees.
High school education or equivalent is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

High school education or equivalent.
Effective English reading, writing, and comprehension skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance and comply with dress regulations, including wearing an approved hat or hair net and uniform.
Assist with receiving and unloading merchandise; verify deliveries and check product quality, count, and condition.
Rotate 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 housekeeping and a regular cleaning program in compliance with department standards and health regulations.
Check refrigeration equipment at least once per shift and promptly report maintenance or equipment problems to the department manager.
Use and maintain equipment in an orderly manner and promptly report equipment problems.
Prepare dough and scratch-baking mixtures according to established procedures and recipes.
Pan frozen products and pan and round bread.
Mix and ice sweet rolls, sweet breads, and cookies, and add toppings.
Load and unload ovens and use proper baking temperatures and durations for product varieties.
Operate mixers and the 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.
Accurately record markups, markdowns, in-store merchandise use, and bad-merchandise or spoilage write-offs according to company policies.
Monitor product sales to optimize production for consumer demand and minimize unsold or stale 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 organization.
Assist with training associates and coworkers when directed.
Notify the department manager about personnel situations or policy violations that adversely affect operations or may require disciplinary action.
Greet customers when encountered or as applicable.
Observe security standards, remain alert to customer behavior, and report abnormal behavior to a manager or security.
Complete Axonify, comply with company initiatives such as production planning, use required safety equipment such as PPE, and follow safety rules.