Position Overview:

As an Artisan Pastry Specialist, you will be responsible for the preparation, baking, and presentation of high-quality baked goods in a meticulous, clean, and efficient manner. Your primary goal will be to ensure that all products are fresh, properly rotated, and abundantly stocked for our valued customers while delivering exceptional customer service.

Compensation: The starting pay for this role is $23.81 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Demonstrated expertise in baking methods.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and engage positively with customers.
• Proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English, with the capability to follow instructions accurately.
• Willingness to work a schedule that meets the operational needs of the store.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Key Responsibilities:
The following duties are essential functions of the position and may be adjusted as necessary:

• Welcome all customers and provide prompt, courteous service.
• Embrace the Golden Rule and collaborate with colleagues to foster a strong bakery team.
• Strive for the highest associate morale in the industry by working in a manner that is Respectful, Supportive, and Team-Oriented (RSTO).
• Assist in receiving and unloading merchandise, verifying deliveries against vendor invoices, and checking products for quality and condition.
• Ensure all bakery ingredients and products are rotated according to company policy, utilizing the oldest items first (first in, first out).
• Support inventory management and ordering processes.
• Handle damaged or spoiled products in accordance with company policies and assist in minimizing waste.
• Transport stock to storage or display areas.
• Prepare baking mixtures following established recipes and procedures.
• Pan and roll bread and manage oven operations, ensuring proper baking temperatures and times for various products.
• Operate mixers and decorate cakes according to customer specifications.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal health regulations, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, including display cases, coolers, and freezers, while observing company dress code and hygiene practices.
• Exercise safe lifting practices and proper equipment usage.

Additional Duties:

• Efficiently restock supplies to minimize waste and maintain cost-effectiveness.
• Promote bakery items through in-store announcements.
• Report any incidents of theft, shoplifting, or property damage to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Physical Demands:
Throughout each work shift, the following physical demands may be encountered:

• Occasional crawling, sitting, pulling, and pushing up to 250 lbs, climbing, kneeling, and crouching.
• Frequent carrying and lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, balancing, stooping, and reaching.
• Continuous standing and walking on tile or concrete surfaces, along with handling, talking, seeing, smelling, and hearing.

Safety Considerations:
Potential safety risks include:

• Occasional exposure to loud noise, cluttered surfaces, and contact with irritants.
• Frequent twisting of the back and neck, contact with sharp objects, and slippery surfaces.
• Continuous operation of hazardous equipment.

Equipment Utilized:
Fryer, bread slicer, ovens, mixers, and various kitchen utensils.

Working Environment:
Work is performed indoors, with exposure to both cold and hot temperatures.