Central Bakery Production

Outpost Natural Foods•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

The Bakery Production employee ensures a high level of service for internal and external customers and completes assigned production tasks while meeting sanitation and production standards. The role works in a fast-paced production kitchen, near moving mechanical equipment such as mixers and ovens, in cold and hot conditions, and in moderate to loud noise.

Requirements

At least 1 year of food service production experience.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Ability to follow sanitation and production guidelines.
Proficiency in math.
Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple demands, work under time pressure, and meet deadlines.
Ability to follow systems and procedures through to completion.
Willingness to learn, remain open to feedback, and take on new responsibilities.
Ability to demonstrate objectivity, neutrality, and calmness under pressure.
Regular, predictable attendance.
Effective communication skills in English.
Ability to read and understand instructions.
Accuracy and thoroughness.
Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Treat people fairly, consistently, and respectfully, and provide efficient, informative, and friendly service according to established standards.
Prepare bakery items according to the daily production schedule, recipes, culinary procedures, and production guidelines.
Perform basic baking, cake frosting, and pie dough production, and ensure the quality of finished products.
Follow food-handling, safety, and sanitation procedures; portion products accurately; and complete production tasks on time.
Label and date bakery products and ingredients, follow storage and rotation procedures, and keep work and storage areas neat and sanitary.
Clean the kitchen at the end of the shift.
Assist with ordering products for daily production needs; receive and stock orders; and check product condition and invoice accuracy.
Ensure products delivered to retail locations are correctly labeled and delivery invoices are accurate; ensure accurate department transfers.
Assist with inventory control, including recording losses and counting inventory, and assist with product costing and its accuracy.
Follow safety guidelines for lifting, knife handling, and equipment operation.
Assign production tasks to bakery staff and attend department meetings as scheduled.
Perform duties included in bakery clerk and production/prep job descriptions.
Follow Co-op policies and procedures, keep the store orderly and clean, maintain a positive attitude, and perform other duties assigned by department management or supervisory staff.