Production Baker-MCM

Metz Culinary Management•Bradford, PA

About The Position

The Production Baker prepares baked goods and other foods for breakfast, grab-and-go, lunch, and other service needs, following menus, Metz & Associates recipes, directions, and service schedules. The role requires timely preparation and attention to product quality, quantity, condition, presentation, packaging, and service temperature. The baker plans production so items are proofed properly and prepared in sufficient quantities, coordinating baking times and kitchen space with cooks and other production staff. The position may also involve directing other personnel to complete service tasks. The baker pulls ingredients and food items, prepares items such as muffins, bagels, danish, and breads, assists with early cook setup when needed, and prepares or pre-preps food for current and following-day service. The role includes portioning items for the Sweet Treats lunch section, maintaining a clean work area, scheduling special cleaning with the supervisor during downtime, and informing the General Manager about special problems or concerns. Before the shift ends, the baker ensures the next day's items are available and ready to bake in appropriate quantities. The workplace is described as fast-paced and focused on customer service. The posting lists full-time and part-time openings and states that associates must pass a background check; the broader onboarding description also requires drug screening. A summer layoff may occur due to lack of work, and the workplace is closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.

Requirements

Pass a background check.
Complete the required drug screening as part of onboarding.
Be able to multitask, solve problems, and work independently.
Attend scheduled shifts reliably.

Responsibilities

Prepare foods for service according to menus, special-event needs, Metz & Associates recipes, directions, and service schedules.
Prepare baked goods and menu-production items in a timely manner, maintaining product quality, quantity, condition, presentation, packaging, and proper temperature.
Plan production to ensure items are properly proofed and prepared in sufficient quantities for service.
Coordinate baking times with cooks by reviewing menus and production sheets.
Coordinate with other kitchen production staff to ensure adequate space for holding, cooking, and baking products.
Direct other personnel to complete service tasks when needed.
Pull food items for breakfast service and grab-and-go items, and prepare muffins, bagels, danish, and breads for line service.
Assist the Early Cook with setup when needed.
Bake or cook items needed for the day's service and pre-prepare items for the following day as needed.
Cut and portion sufficient quantities for the Sweet Treats lunch section.
Clean and maintain the work area during and after meal service, and schedule special cleaning projects with the supervisor during downtime.
Inform the General Manager of special problems or concerns.
Before the shift ends, ensure items for the next day's service are available and ready to bake in appropriate quantities.