What are the responsibilities and job description for the Baker, NA-08. position at Obsolete Site?
Duties
Major Duties
The incumbent is involved with the preparation of a full range of baked products found on regular and special diet menus such as breads, rolls, cakes, cookies, biscuits, pastries, puddings, fillings and icings. The incumbents at this level make more complicated baked products such as puff pastry, quick breads, batter and sponge cakes, and Danish pastries. Grade 8 bakers receive assignments from the supervisor either orally or through menus, recipes, and worksheets. The incumbent will also plan their work and select the tools and equipment with which to prepare attractive, appetizing baked products in the quantities and at the time desired. The bakers decide whether to adjust recipes, substitute, or leave out ingredients to change or improve the product. From appearance, smell, temperature, and consistency, they decide when items are properly baked. Their completed work is checked by the supervisor to insure foods are baked according to instructions.
Skills And Knowledge
Knowledge of the full variety of ingredients used in baked goods; e.g., hard or soft flour, leavening agents, soda, butter or shortening, hard, soft, or mineral water. Knowledge of oven timing and temperature control. Knowledge of the effect altitude and humidity have on bakery products. Knowledge of food handling and storage practices and have the ability to requisition supplies for daily baking requirements. Knowledge of the health regulations and sanitation standards. Ability to adjust measurements and revise recipes to improve tastes, change quantities or conform to special diet requirements. Skilled in the use of bakery tools and equipment including powered machines.
Responsibility
Receives assignments from the Supervisor in charge and follows directions from menus, recipes, and worksheets. Plans own work and select the tools and equipment with which to prepare baked products in the quantities and at the time required. Determines whether to adjust recipes, substitute or leave out ingredients, to change or improve the product. Analyzes appearance, smell, temperature and consistency to decide when items are properly baked. Work is subject to spot check in progress and upon completion to assure schedules are met.
Physical Efforts
Work involves frequent lifting, pulling and pushing, and constant standing and walking. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds alone and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Working Conditions
Employee is exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold temperatures. Work requires extended periods of time spent standing on concrete or tile floors. Employee is subject to burns, cuts and other injuries from equipment, ovens, stoves and kettles. The employee is required to wear protective shoes, appropriate hearing protection, gloves, or other safety and food handling items required by food handling guides.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities (KSAs) as they pertain to this position.
A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Area Of Consideration
Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.
Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.
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Major Duties
The incumbent is involved with the preparation of a full range of baked products found on regular and special diet menus such as breads, rolls, cakes, cookies, biscuits, pastries, puddings, fillings and icings. The incumbents at this level make more complicated baked products such as puff pastry, quick breads, batter and sponge cakes, and Danish pastries. Grade 8 bakers receive assignments from the supervisor either orally or through menus, recipes, and worksheets. The incumbent will also plan their work and select the tools and equipment with which to prepare attractive, appetizing baked products in the quantities and at the time desired. The bakers decide whether to adjust recipes, substitute, or leave out ingredients to change or improve the product. From appearance, smell, temperature, and consistency, they decide when items are properly baked. Their completed work is checked by the supervisor to insure foods are baked according to instructions.
Skills And Knowledge
Knowledge of the full variety of ingredients used in baked goods; e.g., hard or soft flour, leavening agents, soda, butter or shortening, hard, soft, or mineral water. Knowledge of oven timing and temperature control. Knowledge of the effect altitude and humidity have on bakery products. Knowledge of food handling and storage practices and have the ability to requisition supplies for daily baking requirements. Knowledge of the health regulations and sanitation standards. Ability to adjust measurements and revise recipes to improve tastes, change quantities or conform to special diet requirements. Skilled in the use of bakery tools and equipment including powered machines.
Responsibility
Receives assignments from the Supervisor in charge and follows directions from menus, recipes, and worksheets. Plans own work and select the tools and equipment with which to prepare baked products in the quantities and at the time required. Determines whether to adjust recipes, substitute or leave out ingredients, to change or improve the product. Analyzes appearance, smell, temperature and consistency to decide when items are properly baked. Work is subject to spot check in progress and upon completion to assure schedules are met.
Physical Efforts
Work involves frequent lifting, pulling and pushing, and constant standing and walking. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds alone and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Working Conditions
Employee is exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold temperatures. Work requires extended periods of time spent standing on concrete or tile floors. Employee is subject to burns, cuts and other injuries from equipment, ovens, stoves and kettles. The employee is required to wear protective shoes, appropriate hearing protection, gloves, or other safety and food handling items required by food handling guides.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
- Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check
- One year probationary period may be required
- A physical examination may be required
- Must be able to obtain a Tier 1 background investigation.
- Must be able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays and various hours of the day and week when required.
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities (KSAs) as they pertain to this position.
A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have experience demonstrating knowledge of preparation of baked products and thorough knowledge of the full variety of ingredients used in baked goods.
- Ability to use bakery tools and equipment to include cleaning and sanitation practices.
- Attention to detail, especially when performing quality inspections of ingredients and products.
- Must have basic math and computer skills.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Area Of Consideration
- This job is open to candidates who live in this commuting area (the Island of Oahu). If determined that area of consideration is to be expanded, all candidates will be considered. If you reside outside of the local commuting area, relocation costs will be at your expense.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based upon a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
- This job falls under the Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) pay system. FWS employees earn overtime pay for working more than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in a week - whichever gives the employee more benefit. Regular full-time, regular part-time, and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays. Employees may also be eligible to receive extra pay if the majority of their scheduled hours falls after 3:00 PM.
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Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.
Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.
For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the link below.