BAKERY-BAKER

POSITION OVERVIEW

An employee in this position is responsible for producing various bakery products/baked goods by following set recipes and department standards. This individual will measure, mix, cut, roll, press, proof, bake, fry, fill and frost as necessary to provide customers with a variety of visually appealing, appetizing, high-quality baked goods.

• Creates baked goods following set department recipes and standards.

• Prepares product for baking/bakes products.

• Maintains adequate level of supplies in the bakery by replenishing ingredients and other items as needed.

• Provides friendly and prompt service to customers

• Answers questions and assists with locating products by taking a customer directly to said products

• Assists customers in placing special orders in person and by telephone

• Ensures cleanliness of bakery aisles, storage areas, and work areas; includes but is not limited to: cleaning/organization of shelves and products, keeping floors free of spills, removing hazardous debris from floor, sweeping/mopping.

• Maintains clean, safe and sanitary bakery area and equipment.

• Ensures all equipment is in working order and safe; alerts management when safety or cleanliness is a concern

• May be responsible for cleaning and stocking the donut case, or other bakery displays, as needed

• Maintains proper rotation of all bakery products and supplies

• Receives and inspects deliveries to ensure proper inventory and accuracy

• Requires operating and using equipment such as, but not limited to, fryers, mixers, knives, scales, slicers, rounders, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, carts, and labeling machines

• Utilizes knowledge of scales and weight measures to accurately weigh and label products

• Participates in pre-inventory/inventory preparation

• Keeps up to date on new products, seasonal items, existing products, product locations, and preparation techniques

• Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times

• Maintains a positive work environment with fellow employees throughout the store

• Maintains excellent communication with managers

• Expected to be familiar with the entire store and its layout to ensure top customer service even if approached while not in the “home” department

• Expected to assist other departments as needed

• Expected to monitor cleanliness and safety throughout the entire store, not just the “home” department

• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Requires strong attention to detail

• Requires the ability to multi-task and time manage efficiently

• Ability to read, write and count

• Excellent communication skills in order to ensure excellent customer service

• Outgoing, friendly, neat and professional

• Able to provide and receive constructive feedback

• Reliable and dependable; able to work flexible schedule

• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures

• Ability to solve practical problems.

• Ability to perform repetitious activities

• Ability to operate equipment; including, but not limited to, scales, mixers, fryers, and slicers

• Requirements:

• 1-2 years experience working in a Bakery department setting preferred but not necessary

• Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures

• Frequently near hot grease

• Requires standing, walking, bending, and/or climbing throughout the entire work day

• Repetitive arm and hand movements; bending, carrying, and lifting

• Requires transferring product either horizontally or vertically of up to 50 pounds

• Weekend, evening, and holiday work will be required; flexible store assignments and hours

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Job Overview

• Date Posted: June 04, 2024

• Location: West Seneca

940 Union RoadWest Seneca, NY 14224 Click here (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=940 Union Road, West Seneca, NY, 14224&zoom=14&size=512x512&maptype=roadmap&sensor=false) to view on map.

• Department: BAKERY

• Hours Per Week: FT or PT available

• Daily Schedule Varies

• Salary: $15.00 - 17.00 / hour, depending on qualifications and experience