Baker (FT Seasonal)

Job Summary

Bakers are responsible for producing pastries, breads, desserts and all other baked goods for banquet events, retail outlets and restaurant outlets.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

·         Understanding baking principles and techniques and being able to execute advanced technical preparations consistently and efficiently

·         Producing daily orders from retail outlets for packaged foods such as cookies, crispies and energy bars.

·         Determining and executing production responsibilities for daily banquet activity including bread service and dessert service

·         Communicating inventory needs to appropriate supervisor

·         Maintaining a clean, sanitary and organized work environment

·         Prepares bread, rolls, muffins, and biscuits according to recipe: Checks production schedule to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake.

·         Measures ingredients, using measuring cups and spoons.

·         Mixes ingredients to form dough or batter by hand or using electric mixer.

·         Cuts dough into uniform portions with knife or divider.

·         Molds dough into loaves or desired shapes.

·         Places shaped dough in greased or floured pans.

·         Spreads or sprinkles topping, such as jelly, cinnamon, and poppy seeds on specialties.

·         Places pans of dough in proof box to rise.

·         Inserts pans of raised dough in oven to bake, using peel.

·         Adjusts drafts or thermostatic controls to regulate oven temperature.

·         Removes baked goods from oven and places goods on cooling rack.

·         May bake pies, cakes, cookies, and other pastries.

·         Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

Competencies:

·         ServeSafe preferred, not required

·         Clear and concise verbal communication skills.

·         Dependable and meets goals.

·         Exemplifies professional conduct and adherence to company Core Values.

Education:

·         High school diploma or GED equivalent

·         Combination of education, training, and/or experience which demonstrates ability to perform the required duties.

Physical & Other Requirements:

·         Minimum of 18 years old due to use of mechanical equipment and work hours.

·         While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear and taste or smell.

·         The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

·          The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

·         Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

·         Evenings, weekends and holidays are a regular part of the schedule.

·         Must have excellent attendance and conduct record for consideration.

·         Pre-employment background check, survey and references required.

·         Non-smoking candidates preferred.