Baker

Job Description

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Position Summary

Prepares and bakes high-volume bakery products according to Costco formulas. Provides a high level of member service.

Job Duties

• Uses and monitors proof-box, setting of temperature, humidity, and timers.
• Uses and monitors gas fired rack ovens, setting temperature and timers. Uses oven mitts to remove baked rack of product for cooling.
• Refers to and follows production sheets for order of production.
• Uses Formula Book, Scaling and Yield Sheets, Production Bench Manual, Proof Box Sheet, Oven Time and Temperature Sheet.
• Scales and combines ingredients using power equipment to prepare various types of baked goods. Rolls, cuts, and shapes products. Sets up pre-formed products.
• Uses production thermometers, dough divider, scales, knives, spatulas, safety ladder, and scissors when preparing various scratch and frozen items.
• Produces, dates, and stores ingredients and products for next day use.
• Assists with other bakery duties as needed.
• Provides prompt and courteous member service.
• Follows SSOP guidelines as they refer to proper cleaning and sanitation of all equipment required by this position.
• Completes and complies with 11 Commandments of Quality Assurance, Food Safety certification, and all safety training required by warehouse and department.
• Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
• Assists with department duties as necessary.
• Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.

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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees

Apart from any religious or disability considerations, open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Job Description Posting Updated: July 2026                                                   Job Code: 1507