Baker

Are you passionate about creating delicious baked goods and working in a fast-paced kitchen environment?

This Baker role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with their hands, following recipes, and collaborating with a team to produce high-quality baked goods.

• Mix and bake ingredients according to recipes to produce a variety of breads, pastries, and other baked goods.
• Operate high-volume mixing machines, ovens, and other equipment to prepare ingredients and bake products.
• Ensure the quality of baking ingredients and prepare equipment for baking.
• Measure and weigh flour and other ingredients accurately to ensure precise recipes.
• Knead, roll, cut, and shape dough, and place dough into pans, molds, or onto baking sheets.
• Set oven temperatures and place items into ovens or onto grills.
• Monitor the color and state of products being baked to ensure quality.
• Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to finished products.
• Follow production schedules and recipes carefully.
• Clean work areas, equipment, and unload supplies.
• Budget for and order supplies, set prices, and decide how much to produce each day.
• Stand, bend, climb stairs, and carry items weighing 25-50 pounds.
• Work extended hours, early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Strong communication skills and ability to listen carefully to co-workers and customers.
• A positive attitude with the ability to follow instructions.
• Good physical stamina with the ability to stand for long periods of time, and carry heavy trays or equipment.
• Attention to detail and the ability to closely monitor products in ovens to keep from burning.
• Ability to follow intricate recipe and decorations instructions.
• Basic math skills and knowledge of fractions to precisely weigh ingredients mix and adjust recipes.
• Good organizational skills.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and ability to work while using/wearing proper safety gear.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Some experience and familiarity in a kitchen setting.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program or technical or culinary school.

• Staying active and engaged throughout the day.
• Enhanced communication skills and ability to work with co-workers and supervisors.
• Teamwork and partnership with co-workers and supervisors to accomplish goals.
• Learning opportunity to develop a wide variety of skills and expertise.
• Teaching and management skills to help train and prepare new employees.
• Rewarding career with opportunities for professional development and training, advancement to supervisory or management roles.