Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $16.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
Job Description
Polly's is a renowned bakery dedicated to the art of baking and delivering high-quality products to its customers. Known for its commitment to freshness, friendly service, and exceeding customer expectations, Polly's has earned a reputation for maintaining excellence in every item it produces. This bakery values the passion and pride of its bakers as they craft each product with care and attention to detail that upholds the integrity of the Polly's brand. The atmosphere at Polly's fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where employees are encouraged to deliver extraordinary service while adhering to the highest food safety and sanitation standards. Polly's is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and ensures a welcoming workplace for all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, sex, or other protected characteristics.
The Baker role at Polly's is essential in the production of all baked goods, from breads and rolls to specialty items like quiche, cinnamon rolls, and muffins. This position involves preparing and baking products using standardized recipes, portion controls, and baking methods to ensure consistent quality. Bakers at Polly's manage daily production schedules in close coordination with coaching team members, ensuring timely communication of product counts and inventory needs. Preparation of seasonal fresh fruit and toppings for pies is also a key responsibility, supporting the bakery's commitment to using fresh ingredients. Maintaining a clean and sanitary workspace is critical to this role, which includes cleaning baking equipment, workstations, and storage areas to uphold health and safety policies. Bakers are also responsible for ingredient labeling, storage organization, and rotation to maintain optimal freshness and product quality.
In addition to technical baking skills, this role requires strong organizational capabilities and the ability to problem-solve effectively. Bakers must demonstrate leadership qualities, often working independently while proactively escalating issues to management or coaching staff when necessary. The role demands flexibility in work hours, including availability for morning, afternoon, evening shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet the bakery’s production schedule. Cross-training in other back-of-house kitchen functions is encouraged to foster versatility and team support. Compensation for this role ranges from $16.00 to $20.00 per hour, reflective of the baker's experience and expertise. Overall, working as a baker at Polly's offers an opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic bakery environment that prides itself on quality, freshness, and customer satisfaction.
The Baker role at Polly's is essential in the production of all baked goods, from breads and rolls to specialty items like quiche, cinnamon rolls, and muffins. This position involves preparing and baking products using standardized recipes, portion controls, and baking methods to ensure consistent quality. Bakers at Polly's manage daily production schedules in close coordination with coaching team members, ensuring timely communication of product counts and inventory needs. Preparation of seasonal fresh fruit and toppings for pies is also a key responsibility, supporting the bakery's commitment to using fresh ingredients. Maintaining a clean and sanitary workspace is critical to this role, which includes cleaning baking equipment, workstations, and storage areas to uphold health and safety policies. Bakers are also responsible for ingredient labeling, storage organization, and rotation to maintain optimal freshness and product quality.
In addition to technical baking skills, this role requires strong organizational capabilities and the ability to problem-solve effectively. Bakers must demonstrate leadership qualities, often working independently while proactively escalating issues to management or coaching staff when necessary. The role demands flexibility in work hours, including availability for morning, afternoon, evening shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet the bakery’s production schedule. Cross-training in other back-of-house kitchen functions is encouraged to foster versatility and team support. Compensation for this role ranges from $16.00 to $20.00 per hour, reflective of the baker's experience and expertise. Overall, working as a baker at Polly's offers an opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic bakery environment that prides itself on quality, freshness, and customer satisfaction.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
- at least one year of relevant experience in baking or cooking
- ability to operate commercial baking equipment
- strong communication and organizational skills
- ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- valid food handlers card if applicable
- physical ability to stand for long periods and lift moderate weights
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 tools, and divide and multiply recipes
- good organizational, communication, and problem solving skills
- experience working with baking equipment including ovens and mixers
- 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
- manage 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
- properly label, organize and rotate bake ingredients in freeze and storage areas
- rotate bake inventory to maintain freshness and quality
- receive orders, check invoices, and put deliveries away as needed
- prepare kitchen for the day including securing everything and lighting the oven
- notify coaches of any food quality issues, inconsistencies of product with recipes, or low inventory
- 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
- promote and provide extraordinary service when interacting with team members and guests
- demonstrate dependable leadership qualities to work primarily unassisted and escalate matters as needed
- cross train in other back of house kitchen areas
- available to work morning, afternoon, and evening shifts including weekends and holidays
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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