Team Member - Bakery (part-time)

People's Food Co-Op•Rochester, MN

About The Position

People’s Food Coop is seeking a part-time production baker for its from-scratch bakery. Under general supervision, this position performs baking duties and assists with preparing breads, rolls, muffins, cookies, cakes, doughnuts, and other pastries. The schedule is Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pay is $17–$18 per hour. The role includes preparing baked goods and frostings according to established recipes, maintaining quality standards, and caring for culinary equipment and supplies. The baker reviews production schedules, prepares ingredients and equipment, shapes and portions dough, applies toppings, monitors products during and after baking, and adjusts processes as needed. The position also involves identifying spoiled or defective items, cleaning work areas and equipment, and following department procedures and safety requirements. People’s Food Coop provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and candidates with disabilities and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Ability to prepare a variety of baked goods and follow established recipes.
Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
Knowledge of the care of culinary equipment, supplies, and materials.
Ability to prioritize work tasks, multitask, and maintain focus.
Ability to work as part of a team, accept direction, and complete delegated tasks.
Ability to meet scheduled shifts on time and follow organizational and department policies and procedures.
Ability to use a computer keyboard, monitor, mouse, telephone, and various office equipment continuously.
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 60 pounds occasionally.
Ability to stand or walk for the duration of a shift without rest.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and climb stairs or a ladder.
Ability to reach above shoulder height frequently.
Ability to talk and hear to communicate with customers.
Finger and hand dexterity, including the ability to grasp and hold items of different sizes.
Close, distance, and peripheral vision and depth perception.
Ability to read register screens and product and shelf labels.

Responsibilities

Prepare and bake pastries, rolls, and other baked goods, including icing and frostings, according to established recipes.
Monitor and maintain quality-control standards.
Review production schedules and determine the variety and quantity of goods to bake; assemble supplies and equipment for daily baking activities.
Apply toppings to specialty baked items.
Shape dough by hand or with dough rollers and cookie cutters.
Cut and weigh dough into uniform portions, mold it into loaves or other shapes, and place it in pans.
Inspect products during and after baking and adjust processes as required.
Identify spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies, and unusual conditions, and ensure they are appropriately addressed.
Clean and maintain work areas, utensils, and equipment.
Prioritize tasks, multitask, maintain focus, and work as part of a team.
Report to scheduled shifts on time and follow organizational and department policies and procedures.
Accept direction and complete delegated tasks consistently at an acceptable rate.
Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with department procedures and applicable federal and state regulations.