Bakery Assistant

VMRC strives to live and work as a community. Our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of Harrisonburg/Rockingham County in race, ethnicity, and cultural demographics.

We are committed to maintaining a culture that embraces and values the views and opinions of "all" people regardless of race, color, ethnicity, and gender. Our commitment to achieving this goal will help to bring our mission and values to life.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is primarily responsible for producing baked items, preparation of salads and desserts as needed, and transporting finished baked goods. Assists in washing dishware, pots and pans. Responsible for cleanliness and proper usage of equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas. Must follow policies regarding sanitation, food handling, safety, confidentiality, personal appearance and hygiene, reporting hazardous conditions and accidents, and attendance at in-service training while maintaining a high level of quality service to residents.

RATE OF PAY:

Based upon previous experiences and qualifications, the starting base rate of pay is $13.10 - $17.03 per hour .

BENEFITS:

• Benefit-eligible employees are eligible for benefits on date of hire
• Positions scheduled 60+ hours per pay period (every 2 weeks) are eligible for all benefits
• Health Care insurance with prescription drug coverage (when averaging 30+ hours per week)
• Dental & Vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match of up to 5% after 1 year employment
• Generous Personal Time Off with cash-in options (Full-Time employees earn over 230 PTO hours in the first year of employment)
• Short-Term Disability - company paid for FT staff
• Supplemental Long-Term Disability
• Discounted membership to on-site Wellness Center
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance coverage
• Flexible Spending Account- includes a company contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Opportunities
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Meal Discount
• Healthy You program and Recognizing, Assisting and Rewarding Employees (RARE) committee.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -company paid
• 19% Verizon discount

Work Schedule:

• 48 hours per pay period (every 2 weeks)
• Eligible for benefits on date of hire
• Positions scheduled 40-59 hours per pay period are eligible for most benefits except medical insurance.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent with a minimum of 1 year experience cooking in an institutional food service environment preferred.
• Looking for background in baking procedures for breads, cakes, pies and various desserts, in a quantity production environment.
• Position requires long hours standing with the ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
• Possess basic mathematical skills with the ability to follow standardized recipes.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the basics of the English language.
• Ability to maintain the care and appearance of bakery areas and equipment, and work diligently to minimize the waste of supplies.
• Ability to act and intervene independently in routine and emergency situations
• Self-motivator with ability to perform duties listed in job description with limited supervision, ability to schedule time wisely, and willing to accommodate changes.
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, families, and the general public in a positive, professional, and customer-first manner.
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled.
• Fluency in a second language is a plus.

Salary Description

$13.10 - $17.03 per hour

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