Pastry Specialist
1 month ago
Conroe, Texas, United States
Fiesta Mart
Full time
JOB OVERVIEW
The role of a Baker involves the preparation, baking, and presentation of various baked goods. A key aspect of this position is to foster positive interactions with customers while delivering exceptional service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee all bakery items, including managing recipes and ingredient inventory.
- Read and interpret production schedules and temperature guidelines.
- Prepare baking mixtures according to established protocols and recipes.
- Process special requests for bakery items.
- Organize, date, and rotate products in display cases, storage areas, and refrigeration units.
- Manage damaged or spoiled items in line with company policy and assist in minimizing waste.
- Execute opening, mid-shift, and closing tasks as instructed.
- Adhere to efficiency standards and follow established operational procedures.
- Comply with all policies designed to safeguard company assets.
- Identify customers in need of assistance and respond appropriately or involve the right personnel to resolve issues.
- Address customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism, ensuring proper procedures for refunds, returns, or exchanges are followed.
- Engage with multiple customers in a courteous manner, staying informed about department promotions and offerings.
- Understand and adhere to departmental procedures, including equipment cleaning and maintenance.
- Follow food safety protocols, such as proper handwashing and product refrigeration.
- Operate bakery machinery in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
- Efficiently manage supplies to reduce waste and maintain cost-effectiveness.
- Keep work areas, utensils, and display cases clean and organized.
- Ensure cleanliness of storage areas, including walls, fans, and equipment.
- Present a professional appearance and uphold high standards of personal hygiene.
- Report any incidents of theft, shoplifting, or property damage to management.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by management.
REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma or equivalent experience.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Demonstrated knowledge of baking methods and techniques.
- Able to work collaboratively and engage positively with customers.
- Capable of following verbal instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Occasionally required to sit, push, and pull up to 50 lbs., climb heights of up to 6 feet, kneel, and crouch.
- Frequently required to carry and lift up to 10 lbs., bend, balance, stoop, and reach at waist and overhead levels.
- Continuously required to stand and walk on tile/concrete surfaces, and utilize manual dexterity for various tasks.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:
- Occasional exposure to loud noises, cluttered surfaces, and contact with skin irritants.
- Frequent twisting of the back and neck, slippery surfaces, and sharp objects.
- Continuous interaction with hazardous equipment.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
- Varied and irregular work schedules.
- Work environment is typically indoors with controlled temperatures.