Baker

times-supermarkets; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

times-supermarkets in Honolulu, Hawaii, is seeking a Baker to prepare and sell bakery products while providing excellent customer service. The role includes operating baking machinery and maintaining product quality for customer satisfaction.

Applicants should have the ability to work in varying temperatures and lift 50 lbs. This position provides a dynamic and engaging work environment that emphasizes teamwork and quality.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and able to lift 50 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to read and understand recipes and measuring quantities.
• Must be able to work under extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sell bakery products while providing friendly customer service.
• Maintain quality control of baked goods.
• Train and develop employees when necessary.

Job description

Position Title

Baker

Department

10-BAKERY

Direct Supervisor

LEAD PASTRY CHEF

FLSA Status

NON EXEMPT

Starting Rate of Pay

$18.25/hr

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Lead Bakery Clerk and/or manager, the Baker prepares, sells, inventories, processes and disposes of products from the Bakery Department. Provides customers with friendly, courteous and efficient service.

Essential Job Duties

• Observe color of products being baked and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly.
• Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.
• Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
• Measure or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers.
• Roll, knead, cut or shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies or other products.
• Place dough in pans, molds or on sheets and bake in production ovens.
• Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
• Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
• Apply glazes, icings or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
• Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
• Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
• Provide friendly and courteous service to customers.
• Maintain knowledge of various products in the bakery department.
• Assist in all aspects of the Bakery operation.
• Conduct floor checks, ensuring that the shelves are adequately stocked, products merchandised properly rotated, price integrity enforced according to company standards in bakery department.
• May directly train and help develop employees.
• Foster a harmonious positive work environment and provide a safe and sanitary environment for customers and associates.
• Ensure all company programs, philosophies and company image are carried out and maintained and foster good relationships in the community, and collaborate with business partners.

Other Job Duties

• Occasional receiving of merchandise with or without the DSD (direct store delivery) gun.
• Periodic taking of, downloading and auditing inventories.
• Any tasks as deemed necessary by management.

Physical Requirements

• 18 years of age or older (operates heavy machinery).
• Must be able to safely lift 50 lbs unassisted.
• Stands for extended periods of time with frequent bending and stooping required during the course of the workday.
• Requires manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination for various activities.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to read and understand recipes and measuring quantities.
• Must be able to work under extreme temperatures (hot oven and freezers).
• May require working occasional longer shifts (10 hours) due to business needs.
• May require working overnight, early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.