Job Summary:
The day baker is responsible for providing excellent baked items, pastries and more in an efficient and professional manner. This position completes quality checks on ingredients and finished items and supports the Head Baker and Cafe Manager in the development of new and seasonal retail offerings. Additionally, the baker must ensure that the highest standards of personal hygiene and sanitation are maintained at all times during the baking process.
Duties/Responsibilities:
● Follow recipes to measure and combine ingredients using mixers, blenders, heat sources, and other equipment to make baked goods such as croissants, danishes, cookies, loralyns, breads and more.
● Test ingredients and finished goods to ensure that each item meets food safety and quality controls.
● Clean and restock workstations and ensure that all equipment is sanitized and prepared for the next shift.
● Recommend new or seasonal offerings, and support the Head Baker in recipe development, testing and roll-out of new products as needed.
● Provide exceptional customer service as needed.
● Ensure special orders are monitored and prepared for customers accurately and on time.
● Notify the Head Baker and Cafe Manager when supplies or ingredients need to be ordered.
● Ensure the FIFO inventory method (First In, First Out) is utilized when taking and returning ingredients to and from storage.
● Minimize waste during the course of production by measuring accurately, following the production schedule and baking-off products correctly according to approved recipes.
● Prepare finished products for pick-up by delivery drivers.
● Adhere to safety programs and OSHA compliance for a safe work environment. ● Complete assigned duties efficiently using excellent time management.
● Seek additional tasks when initial assigned duties have been completed.
● Other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
● Ability to maintain consistent, predictable punctuality for shifts.
● Strong communication, time and resource management.
● Attention to detail, especially when performing quality inspections on ingredients and products.
● Basic math and computer skills.
● Willingness to work independently or with other team members to solve problems, plan schedules, fulfill orders, and create amazing baked goods.
● Willingness to be flexible on availability to work around customer demands, if needed.
Education and Experience:
● High school diploma or equivalent.
● Related experience preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements:
● Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
● Ability to work in hot, hectic environments.
● Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, using hands and appliances
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
