Scratch Baker

Associated Food Stores•Lehi, UT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

A Scratch Baker will perform bakery functions such as mixing, scaling, proofing, baking, frying, and finishing on one or more bakery items as directed, according to standard formulas and procedures. This role requires knowledge of basic bakery terms and processes such as fermentation, bench time, proofing, and the effects of temperature variations on bakery items. The Baker will also assist in making orders for bakery ingredients and supplies, maintain inventory levels, and merchandise displays. Additionally, the role involves pricing, dating, wrapping or bagging of all bakery products, and a commitment to self-development for assuming additional duties. Compliance with company safety policies and cleaning/sanitizing of the bakery area and equipment are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

Knowledgeable of basic bakery terms and processes such as fermentation, bench time, proofing, and effects of temperature variations on bakery items.
Minimum age: 18 Years
Regularly required to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach.
Perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and eye, hand and foot coordination.
Hear and respond to customer inquiries.
Standing, walking and bending throughout the entire workday.
Ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 30 pounds from location to location.

Responsibilities

Perform bakery functions such as mixing, scaling, proofing, baking, frying, and finishing on one or more bakery items as directed, according to standard formulas and procedures.
Assist in making orders for 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 all bakery products in accordance with Bakery Merchant.
Be proactive on self-development so that additional duties and responsibilities can be assumed.
Comply with all company safety and accident prevention policies, reporting all accidents to the Bakery Merchant.
Clean and sanitize areas of bakery and equipment as directed by Bakery Merchant.
Maintain all department equipment in good working order and recommend repair of equipment when deemed necessary.