Production Baker (Organic/natural bakery)

Outpost Natural Foods•Milwaukee, WI

28d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for ensuring the highest level of service to both internal and external customers. The role involves completing assigned production tasks while adhering to strict sanitation and production standards within a fast-paced production kitchen environment. The job requires regular work near moving mechanical parts and in varying temperature conditions, as well as the ability to work in environments with moderate to loud noise levels.

Requirements

Outstanding customer service skills
Minimum of 1 year food service production experience
Ability to adhere to sanitation and production guidelines
Proficiency in math
Attention to detail and good organizational skills
Ability to handle multiple demands, work under time pressures, and meet deadlines
Ability to follow through on systems and procedures
Willingness to be open, to learn, and take on new responsibilities
Demonstrate objectivity, neutrality and calmness under pressure
Regular, predictable attendance
Effective communication skills in English
Ability to read and comprehend instructions
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
Ability to be flexible and to adapt to changing conditions quickly
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Treat people fairly, consistently, and with respect, ensuring efficient, informative, and friendly service.
Prepare items following the daily production schedule and basic culinary procedures.
Perform basic baking and cake frosting/pie dough production.
Ensure quality control over the final product.
Practice established safety and sanitation procedures for food handling and preparation.
Follow all recipes accurately and in accordance with established production guidelines.
Ensure and perform accurate portion control of product.
Complete all assigned production tasks in a timely manner.
Ensure that all bakery products and ingredients are properly labeled and dated.
Keep work space and storage areas neat and sanitary.
Clean up the kitchen at the end of the shift.
Follow established storage and labeling procedures.
Assist in the ordering of products to meet daily production demands.
Receive and stock orders.
Check the condition of product and invoice accuracy for all deliveries.
Ensure correct product rotation.
Ensure that all products delivered to retail locations are correctly labeled and that all delivery invoices are accurate.
Ensure accurate department transfer of items.
Assist in inventory control, including accurate recording of losses and inventory counting.
Assist in product costing and ensure accuracy.
Follow safety guidelines in regards to lifting, high-level knife handling, equipment operation, etc.
Assign production tasks to bakery staff.
Attend department meetings as scheduled.
Perform all duties included in bakery clerk and production/prep job descriptions.
Abide by all Co-op policies and procedures.
Keep the store orderly and clean.
Maintain a positive attitude.
Perform all other duties as assigned by department manager or supervisory staff.