Niemann Harvest Market Bakery Mixer

Niemann Foods, Inc.; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Niemann Harvest Market is seeking a Bakery Mixer to prep ingredients, read recipes, and bake goods in a safe, efficient manner. You will scale ingredients, operate mixer and ovens, and help package finished products for display.

The role emphasizes accuracy in bakers math, following health codes, and contributing to a positive guest experience. Starting pay ranges from $16 to $18 per hour in Illinois, with eligibility for standard benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, with 1–3 months of related training.
• Must read and follow recipes and safety guidelines.
• Experience handling baking equipment and basic baking math.

Responsibilities

• Deliver superior guest service and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Read and follows recipes and formulas; scale ingredients and bake products.
• Use bakery equipment safely and maintain cleanliness; follow health code guidelines.
• Follow store policies and procedures; support supervisor as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Reading recipes

Baking knowledge

Safety awareness

Math basics

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mixer

Ovens

Knives

Provers

Bread slicer

Job description

SUMMARY

The Niemann Harvest Market Bakery Mixer is responsible for mixing raw ingredients to produce baked goods, gaining product knowledge and working in a safe manner while fostering the Niemann Harvest Market culture

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
• Learns and uses the three E’s: Engagement, Educate, Empowerment
• Reads and follows recipes and formulas
• Scales raw ingredients
• Scales into baking vessel
• Bakes and packages product
• Uses all equipment needed to produce baked goods
• Follow all Health Code guideline
• Follows all store and department policies and procedures
• Follows safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Passion/purpose
• Foodie/farmer
• Thirst for knowledge/curious/inquisitive
• People enthusiast/outgoing
• Genuine
• Good communicator/desire to share
• Trendy/fun
• Honest
• Techie
• Baking experience
• Understands bakers math and formula conversions
• Integrity
• High Energy Level
• Ability to multi-task

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• One to three months related experience and/or training;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), weights and measures

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Food Handler’s Certification as required by State Law provided at store level

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Safety cutter
• Apron
• Uniform per store policy
• Pallet jack
• Ladder
• Stepladder
• Associate may be required to use standard bakery equipment including, but not limited to
• Knives
• Ovens
• Proofers
• Mixer
• Bread slicer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Overhead lifting
• Climb
• Balance
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Sit
• Crawl
• Smell
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Vision
• Close
• Distance
• Peripheral
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequently

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Occasionally

• Risk of electrical shock
• Wet and/or humid conditions
• Extreme cold
• Chemicals while cleaning

Noise Level

• Moderate

PAY RANGE

(depends on industry experience)

$16 up to $18/hour (IL Locations Only)

Starting pay will be based on experience, internal equity, and scope of responsibility.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.**

**Position requirements may vary by store location**