Head Baker

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Spherion Altoona is seeking a Head Baker for the Weekend 1st Shift in Altoona, PA. This DIRECT HIRE role offers a hourly pay rate of $30.45 and full-time hours (40 per week).

The Head Baker will oversee mixing, baking, oven operations, and ensure product quality, safety, and sanitation compliance. Experience in production baking and knowledge of baking processes and equipment are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 12 months of experience in production baking or food production.
• Strong reading, math and recordkeeping skills.
• Knowledge of baking processes, production equipment and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor mixers, extruders, ovens, and related equipment.
• Prepare dough, manage ingredients, and maintain proper product weights and shapes.
• Adjust oven settings based on product requirements and environmental conditions.
• Complete required production, ingredient, weight, moisture, and quality records accurately.
• Perform equipment changeovers, cleaning, sanitation, and allergen-control procedures.
• Follow all food safety, quality, sanitation, and lockout/tagout procedures.

Skills

Strong reading

Math skills

Computer skills

Recordkeeping skills

Knowledge of baking processes

Production equipment knowledge

Food safety standards

Education

High School

Job description

Spherion Altoona is working to fill a Weekend 1st Shift, Head Baker position in Altoona, PA. The pay rate is $30.45 HOURLY. This position will be a DIRECT HIRE opportunity.

Head Baker

Altoona, PA 16602 US

Multiple Openings

Job Type: FULL TIME

Hours / Week: 40

Work Hours: Weekend 1st Shift

Pay Rate: $30.45 USD HOURLY

Job Description

The Head Baker oversees mixing, baking, and oven operations to ensure product quality, safety, and consistency according to companies standards. This role monitors equipment, adjusts production processes, maintains accurate records, and ensures compliance with food safety and sanitation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor mixers, extruders, ovens, and related equipment.
• Prepare dough, manage ingredients, and maintain proper product weights and shapes.
• Adjust oven settings based on product requirements and environmental conditions.
• Complete required production, ingredient, weight, moisture, and quality records accurately.
• Perform equipment changeovers, cleaning, sanitation, and allergen-control procedures.
• Follow all food safety, quality, sanitation, and lockout/tagout procedures.

Education

High School

Experience

12 months

• At least one year of experience in production baking or food production.

Physical

• Hot Environments
• Bending / Stooping / Kneeling
• Moderate Lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Standing / Walking

Skills

• Strong reading, math, computer, and recordkeeping skills.
• Knowledge of baking processes, production equipment, and food safety standards.

Industry: Other Services (Except Public Administration)

Classification: 51-1011.00

key responsibilities

Operate and monitor mixers, extruders, ovens, and related equipment., Prepare dough, manage ingredients, and maintain proper product weights and shapes., Adjust oven settings based on product requirements and environmental conditions., Complete required production, ingredient, weight, moisture, and quality records accurately., Perform equipment changeovers, cleaning, sanitation, and allergen-control procedures., Follow all food safety, quality, sanitation, and lockout/tagout procedures.

experience

1 years - At least one year of experience in production baking or food production.

skills

Strong reading, math, computer, and recordkeeping skills., Knowledge of baking processes, production equipment, and food safety standards.

education

High School