Bakery Support

Davis Food & Drug • La Verkin, UT

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About The Position

The Bakery Support role is part of the Bakery department and reports to the Bakery Manager. The role focuses primarily on finishing bakery items and, as directed by the Bakery Manager, may also include producing some items. Bakery Support contributes to the department’s customer experience by preparing bakery products and displays, assisting with counter service, and supporting the smooth operation and presentation of the department.

Requirements

• Knowledge of bakery functions such as mixing, scaling, proofing, baking, and frying.
• Knowledge of basic bakery terms and processes, including fermentation, bench time, proofing, and the effects of temperature variations on bakery items.
• Ability to fill, rotate, arrange, and merchandise displays and display cases.
• Ability to price, date, wrap, or bag bakery products in accordance with the department manager’s direction.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer relations through friendly and courteous behavior.
• Promote department and store morale through friendly, professional, honest, and open communication.
• Assist with counter service to make customers’ visits enjoyable.
• Turn on bakery equipment, including icing conditioners, ovens, and proof boxes, at the start of the shift.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of salable products.
• Assist with frying cut yeast-raised items, then filling, icing, placing them on trays, and pricing them.
• Clean and fill cream hoppers and icing conditioners.
• Apply knowledge of bakery functions, including mixing, scaling, proofing, baking, and frying.
• Use knowledge of bakery terms and processes, including fermentation, bench time, proofing, and the effects of temperature variations on bakery items.
• Assist with ordering bakery ingredients and supplies and maintain inventory levels in accordance with department and store policy.
• Fill, rotate, arrange, and merchandise displays and display cases.
• Price, date, wrap, or bag bakery products in accordance with the department manager’s direction.
• Pursue self-development to take on additional duties and responsibilities.
• Comply with company safety and accident-prevention policies and report accidents to the Bakery Manager.
• Attend store and company meetings when requested.
• Clean and sanitize bakery areas and equipment as directed by the Bakery Manager.
• Maintain department equipment in good working order and recommend repairs when necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed