Baker
Job Summary:
The baker is responsible for leading the kitchen in the efficient and profitable operation of Proud Pie. He/she is responsible for managing the day-to-day baking operations, maintaining high quality standards and conditions, and fostering a positive environment.
General Duties:
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Weighs and measures ingredients, using measuring cups and spoons.
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Mixes ingredients to form dough or batter by hand or using electric mixer.
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Rolls and shapes dough, using rolling pin and cuts dough in uniform portions with knife, divider, cookie cutter.
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Molds dough in desired shapes, places dough in greased or floured pans, and trims overlapping edges with knife.
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Mixes and cooks pie fillings, and pours fillings into pie shells and tops filling with meringue or cream.
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Checks production schedule to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake
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Spreads or sprinkles toppings on loaves or specialties and places dough in oven, using long-handled paddle (peel)
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Covers filling with top crust; places pies in oven; and adjust drafts or thermostatic controls to regulate oven temperatures.
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Mixes ingredients to make icings, decorates cakes and pastries, and blends colors for icings, shaped ornaments, and statuaries.
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Cuts, peels, and prepares fruit for pie fillings
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Develops and executes sales and profit plans that are in-line with budgetary goals.
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Ensures and is accountable for profitability of the store by growing sales and controlling costs of goods, inventory levels, labor, supplies and expenses.
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Maintains and utilizes daily, weekly, quarterly production tools.
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Ensures proper team member coverage, scheduling according to the needs of business.
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Maintains a clean well-stocked kitchen and refrigeration/storage
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Plans, executes and communicates all production effectively and efficiently.
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Promotes and practices safe work habits, identifying and resolving potential safety hazards, operational inconsistencies and any team member or customer incidents.
Product:
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Ensures that all recipes and procedures are followed, maintaining the highest quality and consistent product standards.
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Ensures that all Company pies and food offerings maintain the highest quality.
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Ensures that all team members are educated on our products and recipes, by developing an understanding of our various types pies and baked goods.
Qualifications:
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High school education. 3 years bakery experience required.
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Familiar with software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
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Must be able to work overtime, including weekends, evenings and special events as needed.
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Well-organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task.
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Must have effective problem solving/decision making abilities.
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This position will require frequent standing and use of hands and arms.
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Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and frequently bend and twist from the waist.
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Frequently required to use hand and finger motions, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms.
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Must be able to adjust vision to both day and night lighting, and be able to focus on distant and close-range projects. Regularly required to handle food, hot beverages, and work with sharp objects.
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Must have excellent verbal and written English communication skills.