Baker

Job Description

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Emish Market is a Ukrainian grocery store located in Fife, WA, offering a wide selection of imported goods from Ukraine and other European countries. In addition to our market, we operate a full-service café, bakery, and meat department, preparing fresh Ukrainian dishes, pastries, breads, and specialty products daily. Our mission is to create a warm, authentic, and memorable experience for every guest.

We are currently seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Baker to join our bakery team. This role focuses on preparing high-quality baked goods for our customers and is ideal for someone who enjoys working with dough, follows recipes accurately, and takes pride in producing consistent, fresh products.

What You'll Do

• Prepare, mix, shape, proof, and bake breads, pastries, and other baked goods according to recipes and quality standards
• Measure and prepare ingredients accurately to ensure product consistency
• Operate bakery equipment safely and efficiently
• Monitor baking times, temperatures, and product quality throughout production
• Decorate and finish bakery items as needed
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of bakery workstations and equipment
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards at all times
• Assist with inventory rotation, ingredient storage, and restocking supplies
• Work closely with bakery and kitchen team members to ensure daily production goals are met

Work Schedule: 12:00 PM-8:30 PM Sunday - Thursday

Pay & Compensation: $20-$24 per hour depending on experience

Benefits:
We offer competitive employee benefits including paid sick leave (1 hour per 40 hours worked), partial employer-covered medical insurance (75% for full-time employees), and paid vacation: 1 week after 1 year of employment and 2 weeks after 2 years.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a baker, pastry baker, or in a commercial bakery environment
• Ability xhyhwjd to follow recipes and production schedules accurately
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Reliability, punctuality, and strong work ethic

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with artisan breads, pastries, or Eastern European baked goods
• Experience working in a grocery store bakery or high-volume production environment
• Washington State Food Worker Card or ability to obtain one before employment