Bakery Generalist

Wheat Holdings LLC; Toston (MT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Stone Ground Bakery and Wheat Montana Bakery and Deli in Montana is seeking a Bakery Generalist to support bread and bun production from ingredient prep to final packaging. You will operate mixers and ovens, shape dough, run proof boxes, inspect quality, assist packaging, maintain clean work areas, and follow strict food safety protocols; strong teamwork and English communication are essential.

This on-site role requires bending, standing for long periods, and lifting up to 50 lbs, with

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Fluent in English to effectively communicate with leadership and team members.
• 0–2 years of experience in production environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and measure ingredients according to formulas.
• Mix and knead dough with machinery.
• Shape dough into loaves or buns and ensure proper rise.
• Operate ovens and proof boxes for correct baking times.
• Load/unload pans, ensure cleanliness and sanitation.
• Package finished products and assist in production areas as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

English communication

Physical stamina

Mathematical measurement

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

About Us:Stone Ground Bakery and Wheat Montana Bakery and Deli is a leading Intermountain bakery and premium flour producer dedicated to crafting high-quality baked goods using the finest ingredients and the baker’s choice for flour. With a bakery in Salt Lake City and Three Forks, Montana, we offer a unique geographic footprint to serve our varied customer base. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for baking, we strive to delight our customers with delicious products that bring joy to every occasion.Purpose and Scope of Position:The Bakery Generalist at our commercial bakery is integral to the bread and bun production process. Serving at the heart of our operations, this role ensures that our baked goods are crafted to the highest quality and food safety standards. As a Bakery Generalist, you will be actively involved in various stages of bread and bun production, from ingredient preparation to the final steps of packaging and boxing.Duties and Responsibilities:Ingredient Preparation: Weigh and measure ingredients accurately as per formula guidelines.Mixing and Kneading: Operate machinery to mix, knead, and prepare the dough.Shaping and Proofing: Operate machinery to chunk, divide, and shape dough into loaves, buns, or other forms and ensure they rise appropriately before baking.Oven and Proof Box Operations: Load and unload the oven and/or proof box, ensuring optimal temperature and baking times.Handling Production Line Pans: Load and unload pans from the production line, stack and unstack pans as required.Waste Management: Efficiently dump waste buckets, ensuring cleanliness and sanitation.Quality Assurance: Thoroughly examine baked goods to ascertain quality, addressing any inconsistencies or defects immediately.Packaging Assistance: Package finished products, ensuring they remain fresh and undamaged, and may fill in absent positions in production or packaging areas when necessary.Maintenance and Cleanliness: Regularly clean and maintain equipment and work areas, abiding by health and sanitation guidelines.Safety and Compliance: Assiduously adhere to all workplace safety protocols and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.Food Safety and Quality: Proactively take appropriate actions to maintain the integrity and sustained certification of food safety and food quality systems. Report and address potential food safety and quality problems, adhering strictly to the Food Safety Plan, Food Quality Plan, and all other programs supporting the SQF system and third-party audits.Teamwork and Collaboration: Work closely with team members, assisting with other roles as directed by the supervisor and filling in for any absentees in production or packaging zones.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Attention to detail and ability to work efficiently.Effective collaborator with diverse team members, and willingness to learn and acclimate to evolving bakery techniquesAbility to proficiently communicate in English, orally and in writing, to effectively communication with diverse team members and leadershipAcute attention to detail, especially when adhering to recipes and evaluating product quality.Ability to stand for extended periods, operate bakery machinery, and lift items.Basic math skills for measuring and weighing materials.Effectively complete and apply on-the-job training in areas such as:Food Safety FundamentalsGood Manufacturing PracticesAllergen ManagementCleaning and SanitationPest Control MeasuresRecall and Traceability SystemsPersonal Hygiene and Handwashing ProtocolsReliable, punctual, and adaptable team player.Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.Physical capability to lift 50 lbs. and operate heavy machinery in a dusty, hot environment.Experience and Education Requirements:Must be 18 years of age to work around noisy and hot equipment and afternoon and evening shifts, if applicableMust be fluent in English as a primary or secondary language to effectively communication with leadership and other team members0-2 years’ experience in production environments.Familiarity with production processes preferred