Production Baker

BAKER: JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO: HEAD BAKER AND BAKERY TRAINER

MISSION STATEMENT:
Our mission is to provide our customers with excellent food and coffee in a fun and energetic environment. We strive for friendly, intentional, and knowledgeable service, providing our customers with a consistent experience each time. We are committed to serving high-quality products while creating a dynamic and community-oriented atmosphere. Our dedication to community extends past
our local environment and insists on minimizing waste.
 

We strive to create and foster a supportive community for all people that emphasizes clear and direct communication and mutual respect. All staff members are valued for the unique experience that
they bring to our company and are offered opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout every stage of employment.
 

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
The bakery staff is responsible for routine bakery tasks such as preparing all food according to recipes and maintaining bakery cleanliness. Tasks may include: mixing, shaping, and baking all pastry products including bread, pastries, and croissants; measuring and preparation of ingredients; setting
up and cleaning workstations and equipment. They need to be quick, diligent, and willing to improve on the job. They need to follow instructions as well as health and safety rules in the bakery.
 

HOURS:
● Flexibility with their schedule required
● Weekend availability required
● Full Time 32-40 hours a week

● Part Time 24-30 hours a week

SCHEDULING:
● Responsible for following company policies in regards to lateness, clock ins/outs, and shift switches
● Proactive in requesting time off with minimum of 3 weeks advance notice in accordance with company policies
● Proactive in communicating errors in clock ins/outs in a timely manner
 

TRAINING:
● Present, engaged, and participatory in training and focused on developing skills
● Receptive to positive and constructive feedback
● Work with fellow team members to develop a solid team.
● Work with head baker and trainers to learn recipes and aspects of the bakery
 

CLEANLINESS/SANITATION:
● Cleanliness and tidiness to be maintained in all areas of the bakery, including but not limited to: tables, ovens, walk-in refrigerator, floors, drains, sinks, smallwares,
● Following proper food safety protocol
 

BREAD AND PASTRY PREP:
● Food preparation duties including preparing items for stores, labeling and packing up product, and working in an organized and efficient manner
● High quality in creation and presentation of all products

● Complies with all health and safety standards
 

COMMUNICATION:
● Ability to communicate about questions, issues, problems, and concerns that may arise
● Ability to communicate to other stores through slack
● Receives delegation and direction in a variety of work tasks
● Makes sure to contribute to the shift in positive ways
 

PRODUCT PRESENTATION/QUALITY:
● High-quality product implementation and production
● Consistently works in a clean and efficient manner
 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/GOALS:
● Positive, upbeat attitude in the bakery
● Ask to learn new skills if you are hitting a ceiling
● Receptive to feedback from head of bakery and co-workers
● Belief in mission statement and core values and ability to model and uphold them.
● Abide by the company’s policies and procedures along with safety and health code guidelines in accordance with state and city food safety regulations.
● Maintains proper attendance and punctuality
 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employer retains the right to change or assign other obligations to this position.
 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. The person in this position needs to move about the bakery to perform different tasks quickly. They need to position themselves to move products from below
tables and reach above their head. They need to communicate accurate information with coworkers frequently. They need to observe employee interactions. The baker must distinguish sweet, sour, and salty flavors when performing quality control on products. They constantly use steel dough scrapers, hand-mixing dough, shape bread, and construct other bread and pastry products. The employee must be able to move items weighing over 50 pounds.
 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
● Rate of $20.25/hour
● Meal Benefit of $21 during work hours
● 20% off of any items in your store during off-work hours
● Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Available after 90 days
● Matching 401k after completion of 1 year and 1000 hours
● PTO Accrual after 1500 hours of employment