Baker

Skagit Valley Food Co-Op; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% Employee Discount

Lunch Discount

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Skagit Valley Food Co-Op in Mount Vernon, WA, is hiring a Baker responsible for producing high-quality fresh pasta, baked goods, confections, and other dessert products, with a focus on affordable, environmentally friendly ingredients and local suppliers. Shifts are 5am-1:30pm or 9am-5:30pm; full-time 32-40 hours weekly. Wage range is $20.00-$26.00 per hour.

Open availability is required. The role emphasizes food safety, accurate signage, inventory support, and collaboration with a team to meet

Qualifications

• Previous prepared foods experience preferred.
• Excellent, professional customer service and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to multitask, stay calm, and problem-solve within guidelines.
• Ability to work with others in a cooperative, communicative team.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes to prepare and assemble ingredients to create baked goods.
• Ensures baked goods are consistent in quality and quantity.
• Creates or follows daily list of must-have products.
• Preps ingredients as necessary.
• Adheres to all food safety procedures.
• Maintains integrity of tried and true recipes.
• Ensures accuracy of items that are prepared so that product and signage always match.
• Ensures food is readily available for the customer.
• Follows appropriate time table for preparing and stocking bakery case.
• Adheres to all time goals applicable to position.
• Acts in food rotation program per pull dates and schedules.
• Meets signage requirements and uses opening/closing checklists.
• Keeps bakery area clean and sanitary.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Teamwork

Attendance

Flexibility

Food handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The Baker is responsible for producing consistent, high quality fresh pasta, baked goods, confections, and other dessert products, at the best possible price; emphasizing non-harmful products that have a low impact on the environment and supports local suppliers and producers.

Wage Range: $20.00-$26.00 per hour

Full Time 32-40 hours per week

5am-1:30pm or 9am-5:30pm shifts

Open Availability Required

Essential Functions

• Follows recipes to prepare and assemble ingredients to create baked goods


• Ensures baked goods are consistent in quality and quantity


• Creates or follows daily list of must-have products


• Preps ingredients as necessary


• Adheres to all food safety procedures


• Maintains integrity of tried and true recipes


• Ensures accuracy of items that are prepared so that product and signage always match


• Ensures food is readily available for the customer


• Follows appropriate time table for preparing and stocking bakery case


• Adheres to all time goals applicable to position


• Actively participates in all food rotation program, adhering to pull dates and schedules.


• Makes sure proper signage is available for items


• Utilizes all closing and opening checklist


• Meets or exceeds all Co-op and health department standards to achieve safe food handling


• Keeps shelves of stored food clean and organized to reduce food waste


• Keeps work station clean and sanitary, including stovetops, ovens, countertops storage shelves, and walk-in shelves


• Maintains safety standards and reports safety issues immediately


• Assist in the maintenance of kitchen related equipment, as needed


• Participates in cleaning projects, as needed


• Understands special diet needs and which dishes to recommend for which need


• Knows what dishes taste like and is able to make recommendations when asked


• Receives product as needed


• Assists in inventory


• Assists in training Bakery workers as needed


• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous prepared foods experience preferred


• Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service by projecting a friendly, outgoing presence and maintaining a respectful demeanor at all times


• Ability to handle multiple demands, remain calm, think quickly, prioritize effectively, and problem solve within established guidelines


• Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork, compassion and constant communication are essential


• Ability to meet expectations of regular, predictable attendance


• Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, and weekends


• Ability to maintain current food handler card


• Must be at least 18 years of age


• High school diploma or equivalent

Essential Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing and walking


• Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, and rotating


• Continuous fine motors skills work and gripping with hands


• Ability to lift 30 lbs. often, up to 50 lbs. occasionally


• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.


• Exposure to temperatures such as walk in coolers and freezers


• Clear spoken English and ability to perceive spoken voice clearly

Benefits—Depending on Hours Worked

• 25% Employee Discount


• Lunch Discount


• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)


• Long Term Disability


• Life Insurance


• 401(k)


• Paid Time Off

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE:

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform. The Co-op reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or a work environment change.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.