Baker The Biker & The Baker

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

A regional bakery is seeking a committed Baker with a focus on producing high-quality baked goods. The ideal candidate will possess at least two years of professional baking experience and a high school diploma. Key responsibilities include managing inventory, guiding a baking team, and ensuring rigorous sanitation standards. The role also allows for career advancement opportunities and provides benefits such as 401(k) and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum two years professional baking experience.
• Current SERVSAFE certification or sanitation course within the past year preferred but not necessary.
• Associate's degree in hotel or institutional food preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Show up for early morning shifts (4AM).
• Effectively communicate with management and baking team.
• Maintain inventory of baked goods.
• Use baking equipment according to instructions.
• Measure or weigh ingredients accurately.
• Prepare garnishes for baked goods.
• Maintain cleanliness of the baking area.
• Minimize spoilage and waste.

Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of foodservice equipment

Adaptability

Decision-making ability

Good oral communication

Self-motivated

High energy Level

Multi-tasking ability

Planning and problem-solving

Reliability

Bakery operations

Staff training

Lifting 50lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Minimum two years of professional baking experience

Current SERVSAFE certification

Associate’s degree in food preparation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Must be able to consistently show up for early morning shifts(4AM).
• Must be able to effectively communicate with the management and baking team
• Works with team to ensure all inventory of baked goods is maintained and demand is met.
• Has the ability to properly use all baking and kitchen equipment to ensure that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions and recipes.
• Measures or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or whipped cream, using scales or graduated containers.
• Prepare garnishes as needed for baked goods.
• Maintains adequate supply of all prepared products on hand and ensures the proper storage and refrigeration.
• Keeps spoilage/waste to a minimum by utilizing proper quantities and rotating products.
• Utilizes any and all leftovers into usable products.
• Cleans, breaks down, and puts away all baking equipment including: ovens, mixers, proofer, floors, freezer, pans bowls and refrigerators and ensures entire baking space is clean everyday.

Baker Qualifications/Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in ability to safely and effectively operate standard foodservice equipment
• Adaptability
• Decision-making ability
• Good oral communication
• Must be able to take direction
• Self-motivated
• High energy Level
• Multi-tasking ability
• Planning, problem solving, and teamwork
• Reliability to open early in the morning, be punctual and work independently
• Manage bakery and baked good operations
• Train bakers as needed
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs
• Must be able to keep all personal affairs at home

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum two (2) years of professional baking experience
• Current SERVSAFE certification or has successfully completed a sanitation course within the past year preferred but not necessary
• Associate’s degree in hotel or institutional food preparation preferred

Compensation

Starting pay is based on experience and availability. Pay can be hourly or salary based on commitment.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.