BAKER II (47290)

Jimbo's; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance

401k plan - Employer matching

Paid time off accruals

20% Employee discount

Free Box Items for employees

Performance reviews

Quarterly Bonus

Happy Hour Bonus

Birthday Bonus

Job summary

Jimbo's in Escondido, CA is seeking a Bakery Associate to help run the bakery department, ensure quality products, and maintain clean, well-stocked cases.

You will support Deli Counter staff and Kitchen Manager, take special orders, train teammates, and assist with holiday projects and store promotions.

Must follow Health Dept regs, read and follow recipes precisely, and perform accurate measurements while delivering friendly service.

Qualifications

• Adherence to Health Department regulations.
• Scratch baking experience required.
• Ability to read and adjust recipes.
• Basic math for recipe measurements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Bakery Department in absence of Kitchen Manager.
• Ensure presentation of bakery cases is appealing.
• Take special orders and complete orders.
• Communicate concerns to Kitchen Manager.
• Participate in holiday projects and store promotions.
• Assist in training bakery personnel.
• Notify Kitchen Manager of recipe issues.
• Produce at least 14 bakery recipes per 7.5-hour shift.
• Maintain clean, well-stocked bakery cases and proper labeling.
• Support counter staff and assist customers within Customer Service Standards.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Reading recipes

Basic math for recipes

Food safety awareness

Education

Food Handler's Certificate within 10 days

Tools

Knives

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 02 ESCONDIDO - ESCONDIDO, CA 92025, Salary Range: $20.25 - $25.50 Hourly, Job Category: Bakery, Overall Compensation & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance packages - FT employees
• 401k plan - Employer matching
• Paid time off accruals
• 20% Employee discount
• Free Box Items for employees
• Performance reviews (60-day, 6-month, Annual)
• Quarterly Bonus*
• Happy Hour Bonus*
• Birthday Bonus*

*For more information, please contact us, and we will be happy to answer any questions about this benefit.

General Purpose:

To provide Jimbo's customers with quality baked goods prepared in a clean environment by ensuring that all products used meet the standards and guidelines of the store, and to support the Deli Counter staff in serving our customers in accordance with the Customer Service Standards, and to assist Bakery staff and Kitchen Manager with special assignments.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for overseeing Bakery Department in absence of Kitchen Manager.
• Responsible for the presentation of the bakery cases.
• Take special orders. Answering any inquiries and completing the actual orders.
• Communicate to Kitchen Manager any concerns, questions, or problems with department.
• Responsible for participating in holiday projects as well as store promotional events
• Assist in training bakery personnel.
• Notify the Kitchen Manager of any issues or concerns with the recipes.
• Know and follow all Bakery recipes to produce consistent, high quality food items.
• Production of at least 14 Bakery recipes per 7.5-hour shift (including muffins, granolas, cookies, cakes, confections, and mousses), not including the use of cookie dough from refrigerator.
• Responsible for the presentation and set-up of all Bakery cases: (including Flavors to Go) keeping cases clean and full of fresh product throughout shift.
• Maintain quality food handling standards by practicing proper food preparation, including proper handling of food to avoid cross contamination, proper cooling of hot foods, proper rotation, and ensuring all food items stored in walk-in are properly covered, labeled, and dated.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and well stocked work area that complies with the Health Department regulations.
• Monitor product inventory and assist Kitchen Manager with placing orders when necessary.
• Properly fill out daily production sheet from inventory sheet, and record waste.
• Organize area for next shift, including restocking of baking ingredients from workstation: flours, maple syrup, sweeteners, spices, etc.
• Preserve an open level of communication and cooperation with all Kitchen and Counter staff and provide Counter assistance when necessary.
• Proactively assist customers within the guidelines outlined in our Customer Service Standards.

Other Responsibilities:

• Attend scheduled Department meetings and all store meetings.
• Assist other team members in achieving the goals of the Department and the store.
• Use of knives and all Kitchen equipment properly.
• Adhere to all Deli Department and store policies as outlined by the Deli Managers and Staff Member Handbook and Injury and Illness Prevention Plan.
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance in compliance with the Dress Code policy.

Qualifications:

• Know and adhere to the Health Department regulations.
• Understands the importance of the handling of allergen containing products.
• Ability to complete Food Handler's Certificate within 10 days of employment.
• Previous scratch baking experience and knowledge of baking concepts. This includes a wide variety of muffins, cookies, and cakes.
• Intermediate cutlery skills.
• Previous customer service experience with a friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to read and understand recipes, including extending recipes.
• Ability to perform basic math for recipe measurements.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs throughout any assigned shift unassisted.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to climb and balance on a step stool/ladder.
• Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Ability to sustain repetitive arm and hand motion.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work under a variety of conditions and temperatures, wet and dry, for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work safely around kitchen machinery and sharp knives.