Scratch Baker

Associated Food Stores•Tooele, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Scratch Baker performs bakery functions—including mixing, scaling, proofing, baking, frying, and finishing one or more bakery items—according to standard formulas and procedures. The role requires knowledge of basic bakery terms and processes, including fermentation, bench time, proofing, and how temperature variations affect bakery items. The Baker assists with ordering bakery ingredients and supplies and maintaining inventory levels according to department and store policy. The position also includes merchandising bakery displays, pricing and dating products, cleaning and sanitizing bakery areas and equipment, and maintaining equipment in good working order. The associate is expected to follow company safety and accident-prevention policies, report accidents to the Bakery Merchant, and pursue self-development to take on additional responsibilities. Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment, with possible frequent exposure to hot or cold conditions. The job requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, and other physical activities throughout the workday, as well as moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds. The minimum age is 18. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18 years.
Knowledge of basic bakery terms and processes, including fermentation, bench time, proofing, and the effects of temperature variations on bakery items.
Ability to stand, walk, and bend throughout the workday; grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; and perform repetitive tasks requiring eye, hand, and foot coordination.
Ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
Ability to hear and respond to customer inquiries.

Responsibilities

Mix, scale, proof, bake, fry, and finish bakery items according to standard formulas and procedures.
Assist in ordering 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 bakery products in accordance with Bakery Merchant direction.
Pursue self-development to prepare to assume additional duties and responsibilities.
Comply with company safety and accident-prevention policies and report accidents to the Bakery Merchant.
Clean and sanitize bakery areas and equipment as directed by the Bakery Merchant.
Maintain department equipment in good working order and recommend repairs when necessary.