senior baker

Job Description:

Under the direction of Head Baker, the Senior Baker is responsible for the production of multiple bakery products from a specified menu at a commercial pace, and prepare bakery recipes in the operation according to culinary, production and quality standards with minimum or no supervision and wastage.

Duties and Responsibilities

§ Weigh, sift, measure, shape, and mix baking ingredients;

§ Prepare and bake breads, rolls, cookies, pies, cakes, biscuits, puddings, cobblers, brownies and other baked good items.

§ Accurately and appropriately utilize the various bakery equipment and if needed, assist with training and monitoring others in its safe usage.

§ Make sure that work station is clean, orderly, and organized before and after shift

§ Follow established timelines for food production as required by delivery times and production schedule

§ Ensure that bakery operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations

§ Wash and clean baking utensils and store neatly at designated storage area at the end of shift

§  Communicate effectively with supervisors, purchasing agent, executive chef, manager

§ Assist with inventory control and supplies ordering task

§ Anticipate re-stocking of baking ingredients based on predictable movement of bakery items

Skills

§ Skill to prepare bakery recipes in the operation according to culinary, production and quality standards

§ Time management and organizational skills to review daily production needs and plan daily work schedule

§ Must have basic bakery skills and a good understanding of bakery terminology and equipment

§ Demonstrated knowledge in food preparation techniques such as basic baking, cake and pastry decoration

§ Previous experience in the preparation of basic bakery items for a high- volume bakery

§ Knowledge of the rules and procedures of sanitation and safety as they apply to production, storage and service within a food establishment

§ Skill in operating equipment such as mixers, food processors, food cutters, slicers, blenders, impingers, gas range, etc.

§ Ability to measure dry and liquid foodstuffs in units of measurement such as cup, pint, quart, pound, and ounce to properly adhere to recipe and production requirements

§ Ability to stand continuously throughout an eight- hour (or more) shift

§ Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to fifty pounds such as bags of supplies and cases of food products

§ Ability to stand, climb, stoop, push and crouch for extended periods of time as required to complete job duties

§ Skill in adding and subtracting whole numbers, decimals and fractions sufficient to properly adhere to production and customer flow parameters

§ Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload

§ Ability to interact in a team-based environment

Qualifications:

• Vocational Diploma or Certificate in Baking
• At least 2 years relevant experience
• Has experience working in bakery
• Attention to detail, especially when performing quality inspections on ingredients and products.
• Basic math and computer skills.