Scratch Baker-Graveyard Shift

This job opportunity is with a prominent retail bakery known for producing a wide variety of fresh baked goods and delivering high-quality products to its customers. The bakery operates in a fast-paced environment and prides itself on maintaining excellent standards in its product offerings and customer service. Known for its commitment to employee development and well-being, this establishment provides an inclusive work culture that supports team collaboration and encourages continuous learning. Employees are valued and offered competitive wages, along with comprehensive benefits packages, making it an attractive workplace in the bakery retail sector. The company emphasizes safe working conditions, flexibility in scheduling, and opportunities for career advancement, reinforcing its reputation as a great employer in the area. The positions available are full-time, designed to maintain consistency and quality in bakery operations throughout the night and into the early morning, ensuring that fresh bakery items are prepared and ready for the start of each day.

The role of Scratch Baker on the graveyard shift is essential to the company’s bakery production. This full-time position requires an individual with a strong understanding of bakery operations and a passion for baking from scratch. The Scratch Baker will be responsible for various tasks including mixing, scaling, proofing, baking, frying, and finishing bakery items according to established recipes and procedures. This role demands a comprehensive knowledge of bakery terminology and processes such as fermentation, bench time, proofing, and an understanding of how temperature variations impact bakery products. The individual will assist in managing inventory and ordering bakery ingredients and supplies while ensuring optimal stock levels that align with the store’s policies. This position also involves merchandising duties where the baker is expected to fill and arrange bakery displays in a way that appeals to customers while adhering to company standards regarding pricing, dating, wrapping, or bagging of products. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of the bakery area and equipment is a critical responsibility, ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations. The Scratch Baker is regarded as a proactive and self-motivated team member expected to continually develop skills and knowledge to take on additional duties and responsibilities as they arise. Physical demands of the job include standing for extended periods, engaging in repetitive motions, handling bakery equipment, and the ability to move heavy objects up to 30 pounds. All duties are to be performed following company safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment. This position offers an hourly wage ranging from $15.84 to $17.60, highlighting the company’s dedication to offering competitive compensation for skilled bakery staff. Benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plans, paid time off, and flexible schedules are included, promoting a balanced work-life experience for employees. The Scratch Baker role on the graveyard shift is an excellent opportunity for individuals dedicated to baking quality bakery goods and looking to grow their careers in a supportive and rewarding environment.