Bread Expeditor 1- Nevada

grandcentralbakery; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Overtime eligible

Job summary

Grand Central Bakery seeks a Bread Expeditor 1 to bridge Bread Production and Delivery. You will pull and expedite orders, slice, and package products accurately while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The position is full-time, non-exempt and overtime eligible. Schedule flexibility includes weekends and holidays; reports to Delivery Assistant Manager and Expeditor Coordinator is typical. This role supports a culture focused on sustainability and community impact.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Working knowledge of and ability to speak and understand basic English required.
• Maintains a valid Food Handler's Card and follows health department guidelines.
• Must demonstrate regular attendance by coming to work on scheduled days.
• HS diploma/GED preferred.
• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to function calmly and efficiently in a high-pressure, multi-task, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Pulls orders, slices, and packages all products in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.
• Differentiates between and describes products.
• Maintains accurate counts of products.
• Operates bread and bun slicers safely and efficiently.
• Meets quality and pace expectations as per training requirements.
• Keeps delivery and expediting areas clean and orderly.
• Follows HACCP training and maintains records and food safety goals.
• Communicates critical information to the Expeditor Coordinator or Manager promptly.
• Collaborates with team and delivers excellent customer service.
• Knows and aligns with Grand Central Bakery's mission, vision, and values.
• Notifies management of hazards or issues in the workplace.

Skills

High Standards

Drive and Energy

Informal Communication

Team Player

Positive Impact

Composure

Customer Orientation

Education

HS diploma/GED preferred

Tools

Bread and Bun Slicer

Knives

Oven

Twist-tie machine

Handcart

Bread racks

Job description

Grand Central Bakery ignited a bread revolution in 1989 by introducing rustic artisan loaves to Northwest tables. Values are at the heart of our company and sustainability touches everything we do - from where we buy ingredients to how we care for our employees and invest in our communities. A Certified B Corporation, Grand Central Bakery is part of a global movement of organizations using business as a force for good.

Job Summary

The Bread Expeditor 1 is the link between Bread Production and Delivery. The Bread Expeditor 1 safely, accurately, and efficiently pulls and expedites all phases of wholesale bread orders. The Bread Expeditor 1 position is the first of three Bread Expeditor levels.

Compensation

$21.30/hour + Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Full-time role
• Non-exempt, overtime eligible

Schedule Requirements

Grand Central Bakery operates 7 days a week/365 days a year. Schedule flexibility and the ability to work weekends and holidays is required.

Supervision

The Bread Expeditor 1 reports to the Delivery Assistant Manager and is accountable to the Expeditor Coordinator.

Competencies Required

• High Standards
• Drive and Energy
• Informal Communication
• Team Player
• Positive Impact
• Composure
• Customer Orientation

Essential job responsibilities

• Is able to differentiate between and describe products
• Pulls orders, slices, and packages all products in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner
• Maintains accurate counts of products
• Understands use of all equipment in Expediting
• Able to operate bread and bun slicers efficiently while maintaining quality standards
• Meets quality and pace expectations as per training requirements
• Keeps delivery and expediting areas clean and orderly
• Follows HACCP training and understands responsibilities to maintain records and food safety goals
• Performs quality control of product, culls unusable loaves, and records the loss to the Expeditor Coordinator.
• Communicates critical information to the Expeditor Coordinator or Manager in a timely manner including:
  • Equipment issues
  • Supply concerns
  • Maintenance or cleaning needs
  • Accurate counts of product and shortages due to culling
  • Quality control information and trends
  • Understands the financial goals of the department and the impact of lost product.
• Knows and acts in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Grand Central Bakery in all parts of their job.
• Works collaboratively with a team. Communicates respectfully and professionally with teammates.
• Delivers excellent customer service - follows the 3 steps to great service at all times.
• Maintains competencies and demonstrate continuous application of these skills throughout the period of employment.
• Is committed to creating an anti-racist organization by actively opposing racism and promoting racial tolerance. Supports a culturally inclusive environment through the language and conduct of mutual respect and critical self-reflection.
• Knows and demonstrates efficient, correct and safe work and procedures.
• Follows all safety requirements, safety training, and instructions.
• Notifies manager if they ever become aware of a potential hazard in the workplace.
• Promptly reports all injuries, big or small, that are sustained while at work.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Working knowledge of and ability to speak and understand basic English required
• Maintains a valid Food Handler's Card at all times and follows health department guidelines at all times
• Must demonstrate regular attendance by coming to work on scheduled working days and being on time
• HS diploma/GED preferred
• Basic math skills required
• Ability to function calmly and efficiently in high-pressure, multi-task, deadline-driven environment

Tools and Equipment Used

• Bread and Bun Slicer
• Knives
• Oven
• Twist-tie machine
• Handcart
• Bread racks

Physical Requirements

S: Seldom (1-10%) O: Occasional (10-30%) F: Frequent (30%-70%) C: Constant (Over 70%) N/A: Not Applicable

Environmental Conditions

• This position works in a building shared with production facilities is constantly exposed to wheat flour dust and other grain dusts (rye, corn, oat).
• This position walks up to the equivalent of two miles per shift. This position stands for 100% of the shift worked.
• This position works in warm environments.

It is understood that this does not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of the Bread Expeditor 1 position but is offered as a general guideline of minimum essential expectations involved in this position.