Baker

Description Job Summary Under general supervision, performs a variety of baking duties and prepares baked goods in a production oriented, scratch bakery. Produces bakery goods in an efficient manner in accordance with company policy and ingredient standards. Merchandises and displays products in accordance with specified guidelines.

Responsibilities

Prepares breads, rolls, muffins, cookies, pies, cakes, biscuits, and other pastries, including icings and frostings according to established recipes and ingredient standards. Prepares all dough and scratch baking mixtures following established company procedures and recipes. Prepares baked goods for special diets as requested.

Ensures that finished product meets our high quality standards. Follows proper labeling and signage requirements for company’s natural food standards. Reviews production schedules to determine quantity and variety of products to bake and assembles supplies and equipment needed for daily baking activities. Manages and produces appropriate quantities to ensure we’re not over or under producing products.

Develops new products. Provides excellent customer service at retail counter and also takes bakery orders from customers by phone and completes order forms properly. Assists in verifying received goods; checks for quality, count and condition. Stores and rotates all ingredients or merchandise following store policy and product code dates.

Assists in ordering merchandise and maintaining inventory control. Notifies manager of any maintenance or equipment problems. Maintains a safe and clean environment to ensure health and OSHA requirements are met. Performs other duties as assigned. Working Conditions Works in a non-smoking store with daily exposure to store activities and equipment used in bakery department.

Willingness to work the hours needed to complete tasks. Equipment Operated Mixers Ovens Scale Sheeter Bun Rounder Dough Divider Oven Loader Pressure Washer Spiral Mixer Proofer Personal Computer Bread Slicer Requirements Education And Experience (E = Essential D = Desired) High school education or equivalent is required Culinary certification or degree is preferred 2+ years of bakery experience is required 1+ years of retail experience is desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Technical skills needed in the bakery industry Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct and control Interpersonal skills Ability to read a profit & loss statement Computer skills Physical Requirements Bending Grasping Hearing (Auditory) Operating Equipment Standing Reading Reaching Scheduling Sight or Peripheral Vision Communication (Verbal) Walking Lift Min.

60 lbs. Writing