Bakery Prep - Graziano's Lifetime

Duties/ Responsibilities:
* Observe color of products being baked and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly.
* Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.
* Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
* Measure or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, dough, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers.
* Roll, knead, cut, or shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, or other products.
* Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets and bake in production ovens or on grills.
* Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
* Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
* Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
* Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
* Decorate baked goods, such as cakes or pastries and develop new recipes.
* Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions as well as operate slicing/wrapping machines when needed.
* Prepare or maintain inventory or production records.
* Direct or coordinate bakery deliveries and order or receive supplies/equipment.

Required Skills/Abilities:
* Ability to listen and follow directions.
* Ability to follow safety rules and guidelines throughout the kitchen and restaurant.

Education and Experience:
* Prior completion of food safety coursework preferred.

Physical Requirements:
* Prolonged periods standing.
* Must be able to work nights and weekends.
* Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds at a time.