Bakery Support

Davis Food and Drug•La Verkin, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bakery Support role is an integral part of the bakery department, contributing to the overall customer experience and department's success. This position involves finishing bakery items, and potentially producing them as directed by the Bakery Manager. The role emphasizes customer relations, maintaining a positive work environment, and ensuring the quality and presentation of bakery products.

Requirements

Friendly and courteous behavior towards customers.
Professional communication methods.
Ability to assist with counter service.
Ability to operate bakery equipment.
Accurate inventory management skills.
Skills in preparing yeast-raised items.
Knowledge of cleaning and filling processes for specific equipment.
Knowledge of basic bakery functions (mixing, scaling, proofing, baking, frying).
Understanding of basic bakery terms and processes.
Ability to assist with ordering and inventory management.
Capability to fill, rotate, arrange, and merchandise displays.
Knowledge of pricing, dating, wrapping, or bagging bakery products.
Commitment to self-development.
Adherence to company safety policies.
Willingness to attend meetings.
Ability to clean and sanitize bakery areas and equipment.
Ability to maintain equipment and identify repair needs.

Responsibilities

Develop maximum customer relations through friendly and courteous behavior.
Promote a high level of morale within the department and store through honest and open communication.
Assist with counter service to ensure an enjoyable customer visit.
Turn on bakery equipment, icing conditioner, ovens, proof box, etc., at the start of the shift.
Maintain an accurate inventory of all salable products.
Assist in the preparation of yeast-raised items, including filling, icing, traying, and pricing.
Clean and fill creme hoppers and icing conditioners.
Understand bakery functions such as mixing, scaling, proofing, baking, and frying.
Demonstrate knowledge of basic bakery terms and processes like fermentation, bench time, proofing, and the effects of temperature variations.
Assist in ordering bakery ingredients and supplies and maintaining inventory levels.
Fill, rotate, arrange, and merchandise displays and display cases.
Price, date, wrap, or bag all bakery products according to department guidelines.
Practice self-development to assume additional duties and responsibilities.
Comply with all company safety and accident prevention policies and report accidents to the Bakery Manager.
Attend store and company meetings upon request.
Clean and sanitize bakery areas and equipment as directed.
Maintain all department equipment in good working order and recommend repairs when necessary.