Baker

Hemet, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $16.90 - $20.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

employee discount

flexible schedule

Training and Development

Job Description

Polly's is a renowned bakery recognized for its dedication to craftsmanship and quality. With a strong commitment to maintaining the integrity of its brand, Polly's delivers fresh, friendly, and exceptional bakery products across its locations. Known for its high standards and attention to detail, Polly's offers a vibrant work environment where team members take pride in producing delicious baked goods using time-tested recipes and fresh ingredients. The company values passion, pride, and a customer-first attitude, creating both a fulfilling workplace and a premium product experience for guests.

The Baker position at Polly's is integral to the daily operations, tasked with preparing and baking a variety of products while upholding the bakery's quality standards. This role requires hands-on involvement with multiple baking methods, producing items such as breads, rolls, breakfast pastries like cinnamon rolls, quiches, and muffins, as well as seasonal fruit preparations for pies and toppings. The baker will need to manage inventory, maintain cleanliness, ensure proper labeling and storage of ingredients, and guarantee compliance with health and safety regulations. Effective communication with the coaching team about production counts, inventory levels, and any quality issues is also essential.

Team members in this role should exemplify dependability and possess leadership qualities that enable them to operate independently while being proactive about escalating concerns when necessary. Flexibility is key, as bakers may be cross-trained in other kitchen functions and are expected to work various shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about baking, who enjoy maintaining high standards and contributing to a collaborative team environment. Polly's offers the opportunity to grow within a reputable bakery while working in a supportive setting that values craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.

Job Requirements

At least 1 year prior work experience as a cook, baker, or enrollment in a culinary program
Ability to use scales, thermometers, measuring, and divide and multiply recipes
Good organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
Experience working with baking equipment including oven, mixers, etc.
Clear understanding of kitchen and food safety guidelines
Valid Food Handlers Card (if required by county)

Job Qualifications

At least 1 year prior work experience as a cook, baker, or enrollment in a culinary program
Ability to use scales, thermometers, measuring, and divide and multiply recipes
Good organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
Experience working with baking equipment including oven, mixers, etc.
Clear understanding of kitchen and food safety guidelines
Valid Food Handlers Card (if required by county)

Job Duties

Prepare products using all methods, established portions, and recipes for baking preparation
Manages daily production and communication of product counts with coaching team
Prepare breakfast items for bake including quiche, cinnamon rolls, muffins, etc.
Prepare and bake bread items including loaves, buns, rolls, cookies, etc.
Daily preparation of seasonal fresh fruit for pies and toppings
Clean all bake related machines, workstations, transit trays, and instruments too large for dishwasher
Responsible to properly label, organize and rotate bake ingredients in freeze and storage areas
Rotates bake inventory (merchandise and product supplies) to maintain freshness and quality, make products fresh daily
Receive orders, check invoices, and put deliveries away as needed
Prepare kitchen for the day including making sure everything is secure, lighting the oven, etc.
Notify the Coaches of any food quality issues, inconsistencies of product with recipes, low inventory, etc.
Maintain a clean and sanitary bake area and station at all times
Comply with established weight and measures, health, sanitation, and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
Protect the brand through promoting and providing extraordinary service when interacting with team members and guests
Demonstrate dependable leadership qualities to work primarily unassisted, and is proactive to escalate matters as needed
Flexible to cross train in other functions for back of the house/kitchen areas
Must be available to work morning, afternoon, and evening shifts
includes weekends and holidays