Scratch Baker

Macey's (Associated Food Stores, Inc)•Millcreek, UT

5d•$17 - $19

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 terms and processes, including fermentation, bench time, proofing, and how temperature variations affect bakery items. The baker helps order bakery ingredients and supplies and maintain inventory according to department and store policy. The position also includes filling, rotating, arranging, and merchandising displays and display cases, as well as pricing, dating, wrapping, or bagging bakery products in accordance with Bakery Merchant direction. The baker cleans and sanitizes bakery areas and equipment, maintains department equipment in good working order, and recommends repairs when necessary. The associate is expected to comply with company safety and accident-prevention policies, report accidents to the Bakery Merchant, and pursue self-development to take on additional duties and responsibilities. Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment, with possible frequent exposure to hot or cold conditions. The job involves standing, walking, and bending throughout the workday; grasping, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, twisting, crouching, and reaching; repetitive motions and eye, hand, and foot coordination; responding to customer inquiries; and maneuvering objects weighing up to 30 pounds. 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 perform the described physical duties, including maneuvering objects weighing up to 30 pounds; reasonable accommodations may be made.

Responsibilities

Mix, scale, proof, bake, fry, and finish bakery items according to standard formulas and procedures.
Assist with 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 be prepared 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.
Respond to customer inquiries.