Baker - Apprentice

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare,produce and bake a variety of scratch made Hispanic, South American, Traditional breads and pastries (must have experience following recipes.
• Use bakery equipment such as ovens, mixers, dough rollers, etc.
• Safely use andoperateall Bakery equipment.
• Suggest Bakery department products and services to customers.
• Operate equipment and machinery such asbaler, forklift, etc. based on operational needs.
• Other duties common to the Bakery department may be assigned by the supervisor as needed.
• Skills/
  
  Qualifications:
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in baking and producing Hispanic Bakery and pastry products preferred.
• High school diploma/GED requiredor equivalent work experience.
• College coursework preferred.
• Mustbe 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability towriteroutine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructionsfurnishedin written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) highly preferred
• Work well with others in a team-oriented environment where one willingly takes onadditionaltasks with a positive attitude tohelp outthe team/department.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services - this includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Strong interpersonal skills withanability to coach and lead diverse work teams to achieve performance, quality, cost, and service goals.
• Physical Requirements:
• Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
• Fast paced, high volume, detail-oriented work environment
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Occasionally requires the ability to move, lift, carry,pullor push heavy objects or materials.
• Lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Requires extensive use of hands.
• Reach above and below shoulder height, constant walking, standing in one place forlong periodsof time, bending, stooping, lifting, etc.
• Work in hot and cold environments.
• Follow company health and safety rules and wear protective equipment when and where applicable.
• Safely use food handling and sanitation chemicals and equipment tomaintaindepartment cleanliness standards and local, State and Federal agencies regulations and requirements.
• PLEASE NOTE:
  
  Due to the cyclical nature of the grocery industry, team members are required towork varying shifts and schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, which reflect the Company's operating requirements.
• El Rio Grande Latin Market is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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