Baker - Food Manufacturing

SITE Staffing, Inc; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established industry player specializing in baked goods. This role offers the opportunity to mix and bake a variety of delicious products, ensuring quality and consistency in every batch. You'll be responsible for operating ovens, measuring ingredients, and decorating finished items. If you have a passion for baking and a keen eye for detail, this position is perfect for you. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a focus on quality and creativity in baking. Don't miss this chance to be part of a rewarding culinary journey!

Qualifications

• Experience in baking various products including breads and pastries.
• Ability to measure and mix ingredients accurately.

Responsibilities

• Mix and bake ingredients according to recipes for various baked goods.
• Adjust oven settings and monitor baking processes for quality.

Skills

Baking Skills

Ingredient Measurement

Oven Operation

Quality Control

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Mixing Machinery

Ovens

Scales

Job description

Job Location: Waukesha/Brookfield

Shift: 1^st shift, 6am - 2pm, $17/hour - All Positions

Job Purpose:

Mix and bake ingredients according to recipes to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Observe the color of products being baked, and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, and 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 and weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, and icings, using scales and graduated containers.
• Roll, knead, cut, and shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, and other products.
• Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets, and bake in production ovens or on grills.
• Check the quality of raw materials to ensure standards and specifications are met.
• Adjust ingredient quantities to match the amount of items to be baked.
• Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
• Ensure equipment meets health and safety regulations and perform maintenance or cleaning as necessary.
• Decorate baked goods such as cakes and pastries.
• Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles to ensure proper mixing or cooking according to instructions.