Goodies Production - Sweets Baker

We are seeking 2 Part-time sweets bakers! Shifts start at 4:00 AM and work until done, typically around 10:00 AM. These positions will work 3 days per week.

Starting pay is dependent on experience and availability. Tip share included in pay.

Baking phenomenal bread and goodies is what our business is all about. Can you get up early (shift starts at 4 a.m. ); do easy math calculations before dawn, follow directions, stay focused and work quickly and efficiently? Are you deadline and detail oriented? Bread making combines art and science, and you must be able to master both. Not for the faint-hearted, but oh-so-rewarding!

This position provides Excellence in bread quality by consistently making batters and doughs with precision and mastery.

Must have an intuitive sense of baking and the ability to devote strict attention to detail. Ability to establish and maintain the production pace, by beginning and completing recipes with exactness, according to a strict time schedule.

Must lead by example, be cross-trained in other positions and have the ability to handle minor problems when the owners or managers are not in the store.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

1. Exhibits JOB AND PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE sufficient to make batters and doughs according to established recipes, yet intuitive enough to compensate for fluctuating variables so that optimum dough consistency is achieved for every batch.

2. Exhibits ENERGY sufficient to maintain a continuous high-level of productivity and enthusiasm while on duty and possesses the stamina to work the early-morning shift regularly.

3. Exhibits STRESS TOLERANCE sufficient to perform duties with a positive attitude, even when faced with difficult or unusual pressures or circumstances.

4. Exhibits ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS sufficient to ensure that recipes are completed with accuracy and according to time schedules, without slowing down the production flow.

5. Exhibits INITIATIVE sufficient to perform assigned duties without regular reminders; and sufficient to be actively engaged in improving the atmosphere of the bakery café.

6. Exhibits COST CONSCIOUSNESS sufficient to eliminate mistakes that would create non-sellable products.

7. Exhibits COMMUNICATION SKILLS sufficient to effectively give and receive information to customers, co-workers and management; and sufficient assertiveness to make needs and concerns known in a constructive way.

8. Exhibits LEADERSHIP SKILLS sufficient to lead by example, constructively direct the work of fellow employees and handle problems when they arise.

• Ensures that all batters and doughs have ingredients according to Great Harvest recipes and have been mixed properly.
• Uses measuring devices, thermometers, mixer, product knowledge and intuitive judgment to prepare recipes according to Great Harvest’s standards of quality and consistency.
• Develop a “single product” attitude about batters and dough work recognizing that every customer judges the entire business on the product he or she is eating.
• Learn patterns of consistency and learn how to adapt to fluctuating variables.
• Washes used bowls and utensils from sponge and dough and sweets production.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned and takes initiative to enhance the bakery cafe’s quality and consistency.
• Be available extra hours during holiday seasons (Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas at a minimum).
• Other duties as assigned

1.Must be at least 18 years of age and have a phone.

2.Must be dependable and work all scheduled shifts, including early morning shifts.

3.Must exhibit high standards of personal cleanliness.

4.Must be able to lift and carry loads of 60 pounds (the weight of a bushel of wheat) and perform other physically strenuous mixing tasks throughout the production shift, with or without accommodation.

5.Be on time; maintain a positive attitude (so as to encourage a positive impact on bakery atmosphere and morale); maintain positive working relationship with owners and fellow crew members; perform all duties with customer effect in mind and prioritize accordingly; hustle at all times yet work neatly.