Bakery Associate

Job Title: Bakery AssociateDepartment: BakeryFLSA: Non-ExemptReports to: Bakery ManagerSummary/Objective:Ensure practices are being followed in support of the food safety program; maintain equipment; keep bakery area neat and orderly. Efficiently produce large quantities of bakery products each day. Primary production processes are panning up dough, shaping/scoring dough, proofing, and baking, topping, sheeting, frying of donuts, pastries, and breads. Primary packaging processes are panning up finished products by store category as well as packaging retail packs, boxes, printing labels, etc.Essential Functions:Adheres to the company's vision and missionBuild relationships, promote the living brand, and serve as a product/brand advocateAdhere to company policies and proceduresCommitment to qualityAct with integrity, use sound judgment and ability to adaptPossess a sense of urgencyEnsure that bakery areas are kept clean and organizedMaintains sanitation and food safety through regular inspections of equipment, supplies and proper food storageMaintains proper rotation of productsMust be able to mix dough and batters, make icings and fillings, produce and keep bakery neat and orderlyMaintain systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of food productsMaintain systems and procedures for packaging and ship bakery/food productsAbility to effectively operate all equipment required by position assignedOther duties as assigned RequirementsCompetencies:Integrity and accountabilityInnovation and creativityAdaptive and flexibleTeamwork and leadershipSelf-confidence and humilityProfessionalism and work ethicSupervisory Responsibilities: NoneWork Environment: Must have flexibility to work all shifts, all days of the week, when necessary. Ability to tolerate extreme temperatures. Exposure to cleaning solvents.Role Qualifications:Communication skills necessary to produce food products in a safe and efficient manner.Must be at least 18 years of ageMust have reliable transportationPreferred Experience:Must have bakery/food service related experience.Certified food handlerMinimum Education Requirements:High school diploma, GED, or the equivalentRequired Skills:Situational awarenessStrong customer orientationStrong team playerCommitment to company mission and valuesBasic mathematicalConstructively deals with conflictAdaptability; flexibility and receptive to changePhysical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for prolonged periods; work longer than eight (8) hour shifts, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch; talk and hear; taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.