(PT) Food Service, Baker

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:
To prepare and deliver an attractive and delicious array of baked goods; to develop standard recipes which meet Coop food policy and departmental objectives regarding local and organic food sourcing, sales, margin, labor costs.

Status :

Part Time Available, $18.00/hour

General Schedule: 10am - 6:30pm, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday

Additional $2/hour Differential for hours worked before 6am. 

Supervisor :
Food Service Manager, Bakery Manager

Job Responsibilities:

Baking

• Perform and maintain a daily inventory of bakery ingredients and complete order sheets
• Monitor ingredients pricing and sales to ensure margin accuracy and to uphold our commitment to serve high quality products at a competitive price while keeping waste to a minimum
• Read and follow departmental production sheets, catering orders and other written communications correctly
• Follow recipes, meeting time and quality standards for finished products
• Know and follow proper rotation, dating and food storage procedures
• Maintain a full and attractive bakery case and bread display
• Prepare a diverse array of bakery items and breads including seasonal, local, organic ingredients and catering to a dietary preferences including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options
• Meet production criteria with regard to quality, quantity and timeliness of display of product
• Prep recipes to be baked the following day
• Maintain systems and procedures to permit another baker to easily substitute for a shift.
• Create accurate signage and labels for each item offered for sale
• Communicate regularly with Deli manager on equipment and supply needs of bakery department
• Introduce new bakery recipes and review for proper costing with Deli manager.
• Develop seasonal and holiday specialties including vegan, non-vegan, and gluten free selections.
• Track and fulfill bakery requests and special orders
• Work with deli manager to maintain bakery sub-department, tracking costs of goods, sales and losses.
• Track sales of baked goods so as to prepare appropriate amounts of baked goods based on sales traffic.

Food Service Area Maintenance:

• Ensure all work surfaces, trays, mixing bowls and pans used in baking are washed, cleaned and put away before break.
• Maintain stove, oven, sinks, prep surfaces, and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition, according to Department of Health standards
• Daily cleaning of entire deli bakery case, bread display, and bakery prep area
• Fill flours and re-stock key products, bags and boxes before they are depleted
• Clean spills promptly and take out trash in a timely manner
• Keep working area clean, swept, and mopped
• Follow proper safety, food storage, and labeling procedures
• Promptly advise Food Service Manager of any equipment repair or replacement needs

Customer Service

• Provide significant attention to customers including a willingness to go above and beyond expectations for all internal and external guests
• Smile and greet everyone you encounter
• Maintain awareness of customers throughout the store in order to ensure premier customer experience

General

• Be positive in the performance of all aspects of the job
• Take responsibility for knowing the menu and understanding recipes (including: knowing how it tastes, how it looks, how it travels, and what accompaniments are required)
• Recognize and communicate to supervisor the need for adjustments in the production schedule
• Maintain awareness of co-workers and their activities;
• Supervise and train member and substitute workers
• Work effectively as part of a team; recognize when help is needed and be willing to offer or ask for help
• Maintain consistency in food preparation while also providing creativity where appropriate
• Be prompt for scheduled start times and be willing to work beyond scheduled hours as assigned to get the job done.
• Promptly advise supervisor of any ordering requirements, equipment needs, or staffing issues
• Attend all departmental meetings
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Attend general staff meetings
• Have fun at work!