Baker

Woodbridge, NJ, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $14.25 - $18.50

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Training and Development

Job Description

Carlos Bakery is a renowned bakery recognized for its high-quality, handcrafted baked goods and exceptional customer service. Located in a bustling storefront setting, Carlos Bakery has earned a reputation for producing some of the most delicious and visually stunning bakery items, including cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and biscotti. The bakery prides itself on maintaining traditional baking techniques while incorporating innovative decorating methods to offer an unmatched product selection to its customers. With a commitment to excellence, Carlos Bakery not only aims to satisfy customer cravings but also to create memorable experiences through its products and service.

The role of the Baker at Carlos Bakery is crucial in upholding the bakery’s standards of quality and presentation. This position involves the baking, decorating, and overall display of all bakery items sold in the storefront, ensuring that every product meets the stringent standards set by the company. Bakers are expected to produce a wide range of baked goods, following precise recipes and procedures to maintain consistency and excellence. The role requires an understanding of the preparation and handling of raw materials, as well as proficiency in using bakery equipment such as ovens, mixers, sheeters, and scales. Additionally, bakers must manage their workflow to accommodate customer demand without overproducing, especially during slower periods.

Beyond the technical baking skills, the Baker also plays an important role in customer interaction and support. They are expected to maintain a clean and sanitary production environment, adhere to food safety standards, and assist the front-of-house staff with product-related inquiries. Bakers contribute to the customer experience by preparing special and specialty cake orders according to customer specifications, ensuring timely and accurate completion while using sales software to document orders. This multifaceted role requires a baker to be organized, efficient, respectful towards guests and coworkers, and able to handle the pace of a busy bakery environment. It’s a position that blends creative baking artistry with operational discipline and customer service excellence, making it vital to the continued success and reputation of Carlos Bakery.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Prior experience in a bakery or similar food production environment
Ability to stand for extended periods
Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail
Good communication skills
Flexibility to work various shifts including weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

Experience in baking and decorating a variety of baked goods
Knowledge of bakery equipment and their proper use
Ability to follow recipes and preparation procedures accurately
Familiarity with food safety and sanitation standards
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to work efficiently under pressure
Basic computer skills for order entry

Job Duties

Produce our entire line of baked goods including quality cakes, cupcakes, cookies, biscotti and other production items as delegated by a manager
Ensure exceptional product quality by following recipes, understanding prep procedures, and maintaining raw materials quality
Make sure baked goods are baked and decorated according to Carlos Bakery product standards
Keep up with the pace of the store and customer flow
Avoid overproduction during slow business weeks
Rotate products in freezer and walk-in using FIFO method
Understand proper use of all equipment such as ovens, mixers, sheeters, scales, walk-in, and freezer
Maintain a clean production area
Clean and sanitize all equipment, work areas, containers and utensils
Be quick, accurate, and organized
Respect customers and co-workers space and time
Prepare special orders to ensure customer specifications are met
Make sure customers receive exceptional customer service at all times
Ensure operations are in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards
Greet, assist, provide efficient service and thank guests in a prompt, courteous, friendly and business-like manner
Guide front-of-house staff on product questions and offer assistance in finding or suggesting product selections to customers
Take specialty cake orders including special occasion cakes, party platters, etc.
Enter all specialty cake sales information into Salesforce
Perform other duties as directed by a manager