Scratch Baker-Graveyard Shift

Associated Food Stores•Providence, UT

About The Position

The Scratch Baker performs bakery functions such as mixing, scaling, proofing, baking, frying, and finishing bakery items according to standard formulas and procedures. The role requires knowledge of basic bakery processes and terminology, including fermentation, bench time, proofing, and how temperature variations affect bakery products. The associate helps maintain ingredient and supply orders and inventory, fills and maintains displays and display cases, and prices, dates, wraps, or bags products according to Bakery Merchant guidance. The role also includes maintaining a clean and sanitary work area, keeping equipment in good working order, following safety and accident-prevention policies, and proactively developing skills to take on additional duties. Work is generally performed in a store environment, with possible frequent exposure to hot or cold conditions.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Knowledge of basic bakery terms and processes, including fermentation, bench time, proofing, and the effects of temperature variations on bakery items.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including standing and walking throughout the workday and maneuvering objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

Mix, scale, proof, bake, fry, and finish bakery items according to standard formulas and procedures.
Assist with ordering bakery ingredients and supplies and maintaining 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 guidance.
Proactively pursue self-development 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.