Description:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced baker to join our Farmer Joe's bakery team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in baking techniques, food safety, and customer service. This role involves preparing a variety of baked goods from scratch, maintaining inventory, and ensuring high-quality standards.
Responsibilities:
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Prepare and bake breads, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods from scratch.
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Follow recipes to maintain consistency.
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Operate and maintain baking equipment, including ovens, mixers, and proofers.
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Ensure proper food safety and sanitation practices.
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Monitor inventory levels and communicate supplies needed.
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Decorate and package baked goods for display and sale.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate.
- Food Handling/Safety Certification- Preferred but not required.
- Able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Experience in scratch baking.
- Must be 18 years and older.
Required Skills / Abilities:
- Displays strong creative background, able to suggest alternatives, and be open to suggestion.
- Extensive knowledge in food safety, including knowledge of danger zone, temperature control, storage, logs.
- Expertise in baking.
- Create a positive environment.
- Able to open, close, work mid shift.
- Excellent attention to details.
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and be organized.
- Ability to multitask.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while maintaining focus and precision
- Capability to lift and move heavy items (up to 50 lbs)
- Skilled in both gross and fine manipulation
- Peripheral vision and near/far visual accuracy
- Effectively hear and respond to instructions in a bustling environment
- Manual dexterity
- Use of step-stools and ladders as needed
- Reaching above, at, and below waist level
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and move fluidly around
- Comfortable working in diverse temperatures (hot, humid, cold) and tolerating moderate amounts of dust and cleaning agents
- Able to handle a wide variety of fresh ingredients without adverse allergic reactions
- Maintain stability and balance while executing tasks efficiently
- Convey instructions clearly and communicate with team members effectively, even in busy or noisy environments
