Bakery - Scratch Baker - Part time

Job Title

Job Summary:

Works under general supervision. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals. Duties and tasks reflect substantial variety and complexity. Applies a mastery of skills in area of specialization. Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.

Key Responsibilities &

Essential Functions:

• Performs all duties of rep and specialist as required
• Must be able to measure, mix, shape, score and bake a variety of breads from scratch
• Must be able to produce a variety of breads from scratch including artisan pan breads, natural fermented breads, and hearth breads; this includes mixing, shaping, scoring, and baking of all bread products
• Must be able to produce a variety of Pan Dulce Pastries from scratch
• Ensures quality control of all products before sending to sales floor
• Ensures baked and fried product reaches the showcase and tables at the prescribed times
• Maintains sanitation in work area
• Properly tops and finishes all baked goods to create a fresh and appetizing presentation
• Maintains product integrity through proper: storing, handling, proofing, planning/breaking out of all baked goods
• Ensures that all products comply with company code dating policy
• Ensures productivity standards are met without compromising product quality
• Organizes back storage room, freezer, walk-in, and production area
• Reads and executes daily production list
• Assists with inventory control to include loading, unloading, moving and storing products
• Assist customers with any bakery products or purchases
• Makes regular announcements to inform customers of freshly baked product
• Ensures all potentially hazardous foods (phf) are maintained under the appropriate ambient temperatures
• Complies with the company food safety and sanitation standard
• Uses suggestive selling techniques to meet customer needs and to build department sales
• Trains future artisan bread experts
• Performs as a team member of the bakery to help ensure a safe, clean and productive operation
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include overnight shifts (weekends & holidays)

Qualifications &

Key Requirements:

• Work experience:
  
  3+ years of experience in the area of specialization preferred
• 6-12 months experience with scratch baking including mixing, shaping, and baking
• Knowledge and use of baking equipment - ovens; mixers; etc.
• Good customer service skills
• Reading and writing skills
• Communication/interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of h-e-b systems

Physical Demands &

Working Conditions:

• Standing with light to moderate lifting (50 lbs)
• Fast paced, demanding environment which requires care and attention to detail
• Exposure to extreme heat from ovens and fryers, and cold from freezers and coolers
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to push/pull heavy loads