Bakery - Baker

Who Is Bristol Farms?

Since opening our first market in Rolling Hills, CA, Bristol Farms has brought people together around a love for cooking and sharing delicious food. We have worked to create a community of curious foodies - people who enjoyed exploring the aisles and discovering new and exciting ingredients. We know that in order to achieve this goal, we must provide the freshest, highest-quality, locally sourced meat, seafood, and produce, complement it with an awesome array of groceries in each aisle, and create an extraordinary experience for every guest.

To create that experience, we rely on our amazing team members and leaders to provide extraordinary service; and to create a fun, interactive, and engaging environment where we invite the guests to participate in the experience.

We seek out team members who not only enjoy food but are passionate about it. Team Members who thrive in a fast-paced environment and can still maintain a calm demeanor, who have a positive attitude, and who work well in a team environment. People who are warm, outgoing, authentically amazing, and want to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where they work. We look for team members who can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests' expectations.

Ingredients You'll Bring to the Table

You love food and can create an experience that is beyond the everyday. You have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment. You can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests' expectations. You are warm, outgoing, authentically amazing, and want to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where you work, You embody a spirit of entrepreneurship and mutual respect. You approach every situation with a YES! attitude and seek to find a solution to all opportunities that arise.


What Will Be On Your Plate?

Job Title: Baker

Department: Bakery

Reports To: Bakery Manager

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Baker works closely with the Bakery Manager. The Baker also performs the following duties (other duties may be assigned):

• Prepares bakery products according to the Bakery Manager's directions, production guide, and the established production schedule; maintains product rotation to reduce shrink.
• Inspects and maintains the Bakery Department and products during baking and preparation, ensuring quality and sanitation by FDA and local health codes.
• Assists customers, suggests bakery products, and establishes relationships for repeat business.
• Controls costs by implementing portion control, accurate pricing, and signage.

• Follows safety work standards and reports any hazards to the Bakery Manager and/or Store Director.
• Follows the FIFO rotation system, covers, labels, and dates products, ensuring adherence to BFLA standards of quality and presentation.
• Assists in receiving, breaking down, and storing Bakery loads, collaborating effectively with the team.

Customer Service Skills

The Baker is expected to provide customer service that is extra ordinary and exceeds the expectations of our customers. They are required to follow established policies and guidelines that go beyond simply smiling and greeting customers. Going above and beyond encompasses attitudes, respect, and flexibility. The Baker is expected to have a positive “can-do” attitude; to treat others with respect; and to easily adjust to changes in the workplace.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months of related experience.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods; walk; frequent use of hands; hands to finger; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The individual occasionally is required to reach with hands and arms. He or she is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision.

Why You’ll Love Working at Bristol Farms:

• Amazing earning potential, paid weekly!
• A values-based culture that will engage and empower your growth and development
• A strong training program that will build your guest service skills
• Opportunity for growth within our family of brands
• Benefits available – Including medical, dental, vision, and 401K
• Numerous scholarship opportunities available to full & part time team members
• 20% discount at all Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres locations
• $60 credit to Shoes for Crews every 6 months of employment

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