BAKER

Baker Job Description

Summary: Staff of Life Natural Foods began as a whole grain bakery in 1969. Over the years we have developed many locally renowned breads and pastries. We have since grown to a full service natural foods market.

Duties:

• Prepare or assist in the preparation of baked goods including muffins, pastries, cookies, cakes, and breads including whole grain and gluten free options.
• Maintain proper sanitation procedures. Observe all health and safety rules. Maintain, operate and sanitize all baking machinery; Clean all areas and surfaces including cooler, freezer, and dry storage.
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and adhere to safe work practices.
• Give every customer immediate and undivided attention. Surprise and delight the customers with consistent, delicious baked goods.
• Modify existing recipes to improve taste, appearance, and profitability. Modified items should be provided to owners for taste testing prior to sale.
• Create new products and recipes that are appropriate for Staff of Life. Ensure that new recipes are able to be produced within required cost-of-goods parameters.
• Taste test new recipes by providing owners with samples and costing out recipe prior to sale.
• Utilize production logs and ensure that, on a daily basis, you accurately record each item you produce.
• Utilize waste logs and ensure that, on a daily basis, you accurately record each item that is not sold and the reason that item was not sold.
• Order appropriate amount of ingredients to produce all bakery items while minimizing spoilage.
• Monitor backstock for loss / theft and take immediate action by notifying owners if discovered.
• Ensure that all recipes and baking procedures are followed accurately so that bakery products taste and appearance are consistent from day to day and from baker to baker.
• Take and execute special orders and requests.
• Answer the telephone and assists guests using proper phone etiquette.
• Any and all other tasks as assigned by owners or store management.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of bakery procedures and policies.
• Comfort with whole grain, natural foods baking, gluten free baking, both pastries and bread preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members.
• Must be Food Safe certified.
• Able to prioritize efficiently.
• Available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the department.

Essential Job Functions:

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders. Bend and twist neck and waist, reach above and below shoulders and squat.
• Bend and lift loads, not to exceed 50 pounds. Push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezer, outdoors, etc.)