Bread Expeditor - Nevada

Bread Expeditor 1 - Nevada

Grand Central Bakery, Seattle, Washington, United States

Grand Central Bakery ignited a bread revolution in 1989 by introducing rustic artisan loaves to Northwest tables. Values are at the heart of our company and sustainability touches everything we do - from where we buy ingredients to how we care for our employees and invest in our communities. A Certified B Corporation, Grand Central Bakery is part of a global movement of organizations using business as a force for good.

Job Summary: The Bread Expeditor 1 is the link between Bread Production and Delivery. The Bread Expeditor 1 safely, accurately, and efficiently pulls and expedites all phases of wholesale bread orders. The Bread Expeditor 1 position is the first of three Bread Expeditor levels.

Compensation: $22.30/hour (non-exempt, overtime eligible). Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Schedule Requirements: Grand Central Bakery operates 7 days a week/365 days a year. Schedule flexibility and the ability to work weekends is required.

Supervision: The Bread Expeditor 1 reports to the Delivery Assistant Manager and is accountable to the Expeditor Coordinator.

• High Standards
• Drive and Energy
• Informal Communication
• Team Player
• Positive Impact
• Composure
• Customer Orientation

• Differentiate between and describe products.
• Pull orders, slice, and package all products in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.
• Maintain accurate counts of products.
• Understand use of all equipment in expediting.
• Able to operate bread and bun slicers efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
• Meet quality and pace expectations as per training requirements.
• Keep delivery and expediting areas clean and orderly.
• Follow HACCP training and maintain records and food safety goals.
• Perform quality control of product, cull unusable loaves, and record the loss to the Expeditor Coordinator.
• Communicate critical information to the Expeditor Coordinator or Manager in a timely manner, including:
  • Maintenance or cleaning needs.
  • Accurate counts of product and shortages due to culling.
  • Quality control information and trends.
• Understand the financial goals of the department and the impact of lost product.
• Know and act in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Grand Central Bakery in all parts of the job.
• Work collaboratively with a team; communicate respectfully and professionally with teammates.
• Deliver excellent customer service – follow the 3 steps to great service at all times.
• Maintain competencies and demonstrate continuous application of these skills throughout employment.
• Commit to creating an anti‑racist organization by actively opposing racism and promoting racial tolerance; support a culturally inclusive environment through language and conduct of mutual respect and critical self-reflection.
• Know and demonstrate efficient, correct and safe work and procedures.
• Follow all safety requirements, training and instructions.
• Notify manager if aware of potential hazard in the workplace.
• Promptly report all injuries, big or small, sustained while at work.

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Working knowledge of and ability to speak and understand basic English.
• Maintain a valid Food Handler's Card at all times and follow health department guidelines.
• Demonstrate regular attendance, arriving on scheduled working days and being on time.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to function calmly and efficiently in high‑pressure, multi‑task, deadline‑driven environment.

• Bread and Bun Slicer

• Physical Effort Levels: S:
  Seldom (1‑10%), O:
  Occasional (10‑30%), F:
  Frequent (30‑70%), C:
  Constant (Over 70%), N/A:
  Not Applicable.
• Standing: C
• Walking: C
• Driving: N/A
• Hearing: C
• Lifting (50 lbs): F
• Carrying (50 lbs): F
• Talking: O
• Bending/Twisting at waist: C, F
• Crouching/Kneeling: F, S
• Reaching above shoulder: F
• Repetitive Arm/Hand Motion: C, F
• Pushing/Pulling (200 lbs): F
• Foot controls/Driving: N/A

This position works in a building shared with production facilities and is constantly exposed to wheat flour dust and other grain dusts (rye, corn, oat). It walks up to the equivalent of two miles per shift and stands for 100% of the shift worked. This position works in warm environments.

It is understood that this does not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of the Bread Expeditor 1 position but is offered as a general guideline of minimum essential expectations involved in this position.