About the role
Baker is responsible for the preparation, baking, and finishing of high-quality donuts and pastries in a high-volume production environment. This role requires adherence to standardized recipes, strict food safety and sanitation guidelines, and maintaining a consistent level of quality to supply the company's various branch locations.
Key responsibilities
- Measure, mix, and prepare ingredients according to standardized recipes and production schedules.
- Skillfully proof, fry (for donuts), and bake a variety of products, including yeast-raised donuts, pastries, and other baked goods.
- Operate and maintain commercial bakery equipment, such as mixers, fryers, proffers, and ovens.
- Decorate, glaze, fill, and finish all baked goods to ensure a consistent, attractive, and marketable appearance.
- Ensure all products meet the company's quality and presentation standards before being dispatched to branches.
- Monitor and manage raw material inventory (flour, sugar, fillings, etc.) and communicate needs to the supervisor.
- Conduct regular quality checks throughout the production process, from mixing to the final product.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized workspace, including all equipment, tools, and storage areas.
- Adhere strictly to all local and company Food Safety and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures.
- Package and label finished products accurately and efficiently for distribution to various branch locations.
About you
- At least Senior High School Graduate
- Previous experience as a Baker, preferably in a high-volume production or commissary bakery setting.
- Proven knowledge of baking fundamentals, including scaling, mixing, proofing, and finishing techniques for both yeast-raised and quick-bread products.
- Competency in operating commercial bakery equipment.
- Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy bags of ingredients (up to 50 lbs), and work in varied temperature environments.
- Strong commitment to consistency, quality, and punctuality.
- Reliable and capable of working early morning, evening, holidays or weekend shifts as required by the production schedule.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions precisely and communicate effectively with team members.