Baker - Full-time / Part-time

We have a opening for a Baker.

Must be able to work various shifts per week.

GENERAL PURPOSE
Prepare baked items for service in the restaurant and catering functions, in accordance with production requirements and quality standards and specifications, while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Check and maintain production schedule to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake.
• Maintain Bakery cleaning standards in immediate work area, equipment, and bakery carts. Ensure that all stations are properly cleaned at end of shift on a daily basis.
• Prepare baked items of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards.
• Core baking duties include: Measuring and mixing ingredients to form dough or batter by hand or using electric mixer; cut dough into uniform portions with knife or divider; mold dough into desired shapes; Places shaped dough in grease/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 at the appropriate temperatures.
• Mixes and bakes pies, cakes, cookies, and other pastries.
• Help reduce leftovers by monitoring production; properly store all items and utilize leftovers.
• Rotate, label, and date all food items.
• Maintain proper Bakery pars of production levels according to estimates on the production sheets; maintain freshness standards.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in prep work of baked items as required for the next shift.
• No travel required.
• Hours: 40 hours over a five day period; scheduled days and times may vary based on need.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Skills:

• Minimal hearing necessary to hear equipment, timers, etc.
• Moderate vision required to check quality and portions of baked items.
• Moderate comprehension and literacy required to read recipe cards and procedures.

Abilities:

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Pushing and pulling carts is required.
• Bending/kneeling: Regular bending to lift items and supplies. No kneeling.
• Mobility: Regularly moves all around kitchen.
• Continuous standing: To complete a task, may be stationary for short periods of time.
• No climbing required.
• No driving required.

Education/Formal Training: High school education or equivalent experience.

Experience: Minimum one year food service or related work.

Material/Equipment Used: Deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, flat top grill.

Chemicals/Agents: grease strip, bleach, grease cutter, Lime Away.

Protective Clothing: hair restraint/hat, gloves, apron, safety shoes - approximately 100% of 8 hour shift.

Environment: Inside 100% of 8 hour shift.

Employees are held accountable for all duties of job