Description
We are seeking a skilled and experienced baker to join our Farmer Joe's bakery team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in baking techniques, food safety, and customer service. This role involves preparing a variety of baked goods from scratch, maintaining inventory, and ensuring high-quality standards.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and bake breads, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods from scratch.
- Follow recipes to maintain consistency.
- Operate and maintain baking equipment, including ovens, mixers, and proofers.
- Ensure proper food safety and sanitation practices.
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate supplies needed.
- Decorate and package baked goods for display and sale.
Requirements
Qualifications:
· High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate. · Food Handling/Safety Certification- Preferred but not required. · Able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. · Experience in scratch baking. · Must be 18 years and older.
Required Skills / Abilities:
· Displays strong creative background, able to suggest alternatives, and be open to suggestion. · Extensive knowledge in food safety, including knowledge of danger zone, temperature control, storage, logs. · Expertise in baking. · Create a positive environment. · Able to open, close, work mid shift. · Excellent attention to details. · Demonstrate ability to work independently and be organized. · Ability to multitask.
Physical Requirements:
· Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while maintaining focus and precision · Capability to lift and move heavy items (up to 50 lbs) · Skilled in both gross and fine manipulation · Peripheral vision and near/far visual accuracy · Effectively hear and respond to instructions in a bustling environment · Manual dexterity · Use of step-stools and ladders as needed · Reaching above, at, and below waist level · Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and move fluidly around · Comfortable working in diverse temperatures (hot, humid, cold) and tolerating moderate amounts of dust and cleaning agents · Able to handle a wide variety of fresh ingredients without adverse allergic reactions · Maintain stability and balance while executing tasks efficiently · Convey instructions clearly and communicate with team members effectively, even in busy or noisy environments