
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type: 
Hourly
Rate: 
Exact $18.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Benefits
competitive pay
Flexible Schedule
employee discount
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Training opportunities
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a cooperative grocery store known for its commitment to providing high-quality, locally sourced, and organic food products to its customers. This establishment prides itself on fostering a community-focused shopping experience, emphasizing sustainable practices and supporting local farmers and producers. The Cooperative is a well-established business that values employee involvement and offers a positive work environment that encourages growth, creativity, and teamwork. Employees are integral to maintaining the cooperative's standards of quality and customer service. This position is part-time with a flexible schedule including very early morning shifts (4am to 12 noon), offering a competitive hourly wage... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous baking or food service experience preferred
- Ability to work flexible early morning shifts including 4am start
- Must be able to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift moderate weights
- Good communication skills
- Commitment to quality and customer service
- Willingness to learn and adapt
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Job Qualifications
- Experience in baking or food preparation
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to follow recipes and production schedules
- Strong customer service skills
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work early morning shifts
- Ability to supervise and train others
- Creativity in developing baked goods
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Basic math skills for inventory and cost tracking
Job Duties
- Perform and maintain a daily inventory of bakery ingredients and complete order sheets
- Monitor ingredients pricing and sales to ensure margin accuracy and uphold quality and competitive pricing while minimizing waste
- Read and follow departmental production sheets, catering orders and other written communications correctly
- Follow recipes, meeting time and quality standards for finished products
- Know and follow proper rotation, dating and food storage procedures
- Maintain a full and attractive bakery case and bread display
- Prepare a diverse array of bakery items and breads including seasonal, local, organic ingredients and catering to dietary preferences including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options
- Meet production criteria with regard to quality, quantity and timeliness of display of product
- Prep recipes to be baked the following day
- Maintain systems and procedures to permit another baker to easily substitute for a shift
- Create accurate signage and labels for each item offered for sale
- Communicate regularly with Deli manager on equipment and supply needs of bakery department
- Introduce new bakery recipes and review for proper costing with Deli manager
- Develop seasonal and holiday specialties including vegan, non-vegan, and gluten free selections
- Track and fulfill bakery requests and special orders
- Work with deli manager to maintain bakery sub-department, tracking costs of goods, sales and losses
- Track sales of baked goods to prepare appropriate amounts based on sales traffic
- Ensure work surfaces, trays, mixing bowls and pans are cleaned and put away before breaks
- Maintain stove, oven, sinks, prep surfaces, and equipment in clean and sanitary condition according to health standards
- Perform daily cleaning of entire deli bakery case, bread display, and bakery prep area
- Fill flours and restock key products, bags and boxes before depletion
- Clean spills promptly and take out trash timely
- Keep working area clean, swept and mopped
- Follow proper safety, food storage, and labeling procedures
- Promptly advise Food Service Manager of equipment repair or replacement needs
- Provide significant attention to customers including willingness to exceed expectations
- Smile and greet everyone encountered
- Maintain awareness of customers storewide to ensure premier customer experience
- Be positive in all job aspects
- Know the menu and understand recipes including taste, appearance, travel, and accompaniments
- Communicate need for production schedule adjustments
- Maintain awareness of co-workers and their activities
- Supervise and train members and substitute workers
- Work effectively as part of a team, offering and asking for help as needed
- Maintain consistency in food preparation while providing creativity
- Be prompt for start times and willing to work beyond scheduled hours
- Advise supervisor of ordering, equipment, or staffing needs
- Attend all departmental meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Attend general staff meetings
- Have fun at work
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location

We didn't receive the exact location for this job posting,
please contact the employer.
You may be also interested in: