Our Baker is responsible for the preparation of high-quality food in a timely, efficient, sanitary and consistent manner. The Baker must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment, while maintaining the organizational ability to identify and act on job duties quickly and effectively. The Baker must be prepared to work as a team member in a dynamic workplace, follow all safety procedures, and have a high threshold for heat in a kitchen environment.
Job Duties
- Prepare dough for pies, bread and rolls and sweet goods, and prepare batters for muffins, cookies, cakes, icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders
- Ensure quality of products meets established standards
- Develop recipes and items under Chef’s guidance
- Draw up production schedule to determine type and quantity of goods to produce
- Monitor baking process to identify needed adjustments.
- Get information from production schedules and recipes.
- Implement products by following recipes or creating new ones.
- Prepares all baked items.
- Assists in keeping cases filled with product.
- Maintains general list of supplies necessary to produce products.
- Keeps production areas generally tidy, equipment cleaned, and prepared for use.
- Keeps backup production supplies prepared for sales staff in case of need.
- Stay productive at all times and prepare for future needs as time allows.
- Demonstrate flexibility and volunteer to fill open shifts as required by variations in staffing.
- Follow proper reporting procedures for accidents and incidents to ensure follow-up and prevention.
- Adhere to all regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials and fire safety.
- Performs other duties as required.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Successful completion of a Baking or Culinary program from an established institution.
- Daily communication with Chef, responds to emails in a timely manner
- Minimum 5 year of baking experience required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of food and catering trends, quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation required.
- Knowledge of methods and procedures for serving food, principles of sanitation, and principles of safe food handling required.
- Ability to lift up to 50lb.
- Effective communication skills.
- Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
- Highly effective teamwork skills.
- Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel and e-mail.
- Attention to detail in all areas of work.
- Superior time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
- Must have reliable mode of transportation to and from work
- This position will spend 100% of the time standing.
- This position requires early morning shifts (5:00am) and complete shift flexibility
- Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat and water.
- Must be able to transport up to 50 pounds on occasion, and up to 35 pounds regularly.
- Will be constantly exposed to high temperatures in the kitchen environment.
- Overtime as required.
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