Team Member - Bakery (part-time)

People's Food Coop•Rochester, MN

3h•$17 - $18

About The Position

People’s Food Coop is seeking a part-time production baker for its from-scratch bakery. Under general supervision, the baker performs a variety of baking duties and assists with preparing breads, rolls, muffins, cookies, cakes, doughnuts, and other pastries. The schedule is Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and pay is $17–$18 per hour. The role involves preparing baked goods according to established recipes, maintaining quality standards, reviewing production needs, preparing and shaping dough, and inspecting baked products. The baker also maintains and cares for culinary equipment and work areas, follows food-safety and department procedures, and works cooperatively while completing assigned tasks. The position requires the ability to meet the listed physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation. People’s Food Coop is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.

Requirements

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 cooperatively as part of a team and follow direction.
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 the 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 to determine the variety and quantity of goods to bake and gather supplies and equipment for daily baking activities.
Apply toppings to specialty baked items.
Shape dough for cookies, pies, and other pastries by hand or using 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 for quality during and after baking and adjust processes as needed.
Identify and ensure disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies, and unusual conditions.
Clean and maintain work areas, utensils, and equipment.
Prioritize and multitask while maintaining focus and teamwork.
Report to scheduled shifts on time.
Follow organizational and department policies and procedures, accept direction, and complete delegated tasks.
Perform tasks consistently at an acceptable rate as outlined by the department manager.
Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with department procedures and federal and state regulations.