PURPOSE OF POSITION: Bakers are responsible for baking our Baked Fresh Daily(tm) breads and pizza crusts. The bread and crust quality must meet strict guidelines for appearance and texture; therefore, Bakers must follow recipe standards and consistently produce quality products.

Some requirements include but not limited to the following:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Bake batches according to the needs shown on daily PAR/BAKE ORDER sheets.

• Consistently produce a high quality bakery product
• Be extremely accurate with weights and measurements for all recipe items.
• Keep workstation clean at all times.
• Keep Freezer product in order and sealed after each use.
• Properly clean all dishes and pans throughout shift. (MINIMUM 30 PANS PER DAY)
• Assist managers in determining current and needed bread levels and bake sequence.
• Strictly adhere to all safety and health code requirements for the bakery including all OSHA and SERVSAFE guidelines.
• Complete all baking assignments in a timely manner.

GENERAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must at least 18 years of age in order to operate certain bakery equipment.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently of others.
• Must have multi-tasking skills to coordinate several tasks during various stages of the baking process.
• Essential functions of the position include, but is not limited to:
• Lifting and carrying a maximum of 50 pound
• Bending and lifting heavy dough tubs to and from the proofer.
• Performing repetitive arm and hand squeezing and flexing.
• Working around extremely hot equipment and handling hot pans while wearing baking mitts.
• Repeatedly lifting and turning body while sliding bakery sheet pans in and out of the proofer and bakery oven.
• Standing throughout a scheduled shift.
• Bending, stretching and kneeling to reach certain products or clean certain areas of the restaurant.
• Adhere to strict safety and sanitation standards.
• Report to work timely for each scheduled shift.
• Arrive and depart from work meeting all uniform and grooming standards.
• Must become familiar with and adhere to all Company policies and procedures.
• Smile at all times.