Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
flexible scheduling

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a professional bakery dedicated to producing a wide range of baked goods including cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and other desserts with high-quality standards and a commitment to food safety and sanitation. With a robust production environment, this bakery continuously strives to maintain consistency, taste, and aesthetic appeal across their diverse product line. They focus on utilizing precise baking techniques, following standardized recipes, and adhering to health guidelines that ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with industry norms. The bakery features various specialized stations such as ovens for baking, areas dedicated to mixing cake and pound cake batters, cookie and brownie batters, as well as frosting preparation and cake boxing. Employees in this environment are critical to maintaining a smooth workflow and upholding the bakery's reputation for excellence.

The role involves a comprehensive baking production position that requires physical stamina given the nature of standing, stooping, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and carrying out various tasks throughout the baking process. The candidate will be responsible for multiple stations including mixing batters, handling ovens, preparing frostings, boxing finished cakes, and assisting in cleaning and sanitation procedures. Employees must carefully follow baking grids and recipe instructions to produce quality baked goods while monitoring ovens to maintain correct baking temperatures. The role demands close attention to detail to ensure proper ingredient measurements, baking times, and product presentation. Additionally, teamwork and communication with other staff members are essential to coordinate production schedules, ingredient distribution, and timely cleanup. Employees also participate in cross-training across different stations to enhance flexibility and coverage within the bakery operations.

Safety and sanitation are top priorities in this role. Staff are required to wear appropriate attire such as hairnets, caps, disposable gloves, and non-slip shoes to comply with food safety standards. The position also involves responsibilities like managing waste disposal correctly, maintaining clean equipment, and ensuring proper handling and storage of all baking supplies. End-of-shift procedures include thorough cleanup, proper labeling, and storage of all food products, as well as cleaning baking machines and work areas to keep the environment safe and efficient. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic baking team focused on quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced production setting.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in a bakery or food production environment preferred
  • Ability to stand, stoop, and walk for long periods
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Willingness to follow strict food safety and sanitation protocols
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Availability to work scheduled shifts including early mornings or weekends

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience working in a bakery or production kitchen is preferred
  • Knowledge of baking techniques and food safety standards
  • Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain consistency
  • Strong physical stamina and ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to operate kitchen tools and equipment safely

Job Duties

  • Let mixers know if they need to make more product throughout the shift by checking the grid to determine what needs to be mixed in addition to what has been mixed
  • Place batter in pans, molds, bundts, or on sheets and bake in oven
  • Pay attention to oven temperatures for fluctuations in temperature adjusting to correct temp of 325 if necessary
  • Mix frostings and glazes
  • Carry frosting to tables
  • Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 lbs
  • Distribute any ingredients, tools, and cooking pans to the appropriate station
  • Take out all trash in garbage cans to recycle or trash dumpster breaking down all boxes
  • Assist dishwasher and other staff where help is needed
  • Regrease all pans, and stack covered with parchment paper on tables and racks
  • Pick up big objects from the floor to keep them from going in to drains and to prevent drains from getting clogged
  • Sweep with squeegee water in the drain to avoid people from slipping

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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