Food Service, Baker

Honest Weight•Albany, NY

44d•$18

About The Position

Overview: To prepare and deliver an attractive and delicious array of baked goods with a special focus on breads; to develop standard recipes which meet Coop food policy and departmental objectives regarding local and organic food sourcing, sales, margin, labor costs.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in baking or equivalent combination of culinary education and experience;
Well organized, with strong attention to detail
Demonstrated knowledge of basic baking techniques, safe use of knives, proper work station sanitation techniques, and food temperature "danger zone"
Familiarity with professional stoves, ovens and professional kitchen appliances
Demonstrated passion for baking great breads, muffins, bars, cakes, pies and desserts and giving great service to internal staff and member and to customers
Ability to work safely and remain calm and organized in a crowded and deadline-driven environment
Demonstrated organizational and verbal/written communication skills
Self-motivated
Ability to spend 100% of work time standing and with regular and frequent environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water
Ability to lift and transport 50 lbs regularly
Ability to attend to and follow oral instructions and verbal cues in a noisy environment
Demonstrated familiarity with basic office software including word processing, email, internet access, and spreadsheets; regular access to email and text messages
Basic arithmetic skills
Willingness to collaborate with and learn from co-workers
Demonstrated resourcefulness and flexibility

Responsibilities

Perform and maintain a daily inventory of bakery ingredients and complete order sheets
Monitor ingredients pricing and sales to ensure margin accuracy and to uphold our commitment to serve high quality products at a competitive price while keeping waste to a minimum
Read and follow departmental production sheets, catering orders and other written communications correctly
Follow recipes, meeting time and quality standards for finished products
Know and follow proper rotation, dating and food storage procedures
Maintain a full and attractive bakery case and bread display
Prepare a diverse array of bakery items and breads including seasonal, local, organic ingredients and catering to a dietary preferences including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options
Meet production criteria with regard to quality, quantity and timeliness of display of product
Prep recipes to be baked the following day
Maintain systems and procedures to permit another baker to easily substitute for a shift.
Create accurate signage and labels for each item offered for sale
Communicate regularly with Deli manager on equipment and supply needs of bakery department
Introduce new bakery recipes and review for proper costing with Deli manager.
Develop seasonal and holiday specialties including vegan, non-vegan, and gluten free selections.
Track and fulfill bakery requests and special orders
Work with deli manager to maintain bakery sub-department, tracking costs of goods, sales and losses.
Track sales of baked goods so as to prepare appropriate amounts of baked goods based on sales traffic.
Ensure all work surfaces, trays, mixing bowls and pans used in baking are washed, cleaned and put away before break.
Maintain stove, oven, sinks, prep surfaces, and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition, according to Department of Health standards
Daily cleaning of entire deli bakery case, bread display, and bakery prep area
Fill flours and re-stock key products, bags and boxes before they are depleted
Clean spills promptly and take out trash in a timely manner
Keep working area clean, swept, and mopped
Follow proper safety, food storage, and labeling procedures
Promptly advise Food Service Manager of any equipment repair or replacement needs
Provide significant attention to customers including a willingness to go above and beyond expectations for all internal and external guests
Smile and greet everyone you encounter
Maintain awareness of customers throughout the store in order to ensure premier customer experience
Be positive in the performance of all aspects of the job
Take responsibility for knowing the menu and understanding recipes (including: knowing how it tastes, how it looks, how it travels, and what accompaniments are required)
Recognize and communicate to supervisor the need for adjustments in the production schedule
Maintain awareness of co-workers and their activities;
Supervise and train member and substitute workers
Work effectively as part of a team; recognize when help is needed and be willing to offer or ask for help
Maintain consistency in food preparation while also providing creativity where appropriate
Be prompt for scheduled start times and be willing to work beyond scheduled hours as assigned to get the job done.
Promptly advise supervisor of any ordering requirements, equipment needs, or staffing issues
Attend all departmental meetings
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Attend general staff meetings
Have fun at work!