Scratch Baker, Enoch UT

Associated Food Stores; Enoch (UT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Food Stores is seeking a Scratch Baker to perform bakery functions including mixing, scaling, proofing, baking, frying, and finishing on various items as directed, per standard recipes.

The role also involves assisting with ingredient orders and maintaining inventory in line with department policies.

Qualifications

• Includes understanding fermentation, bench time, proofing, and temperature effects on bakery items.

Responsibilities

• Mix, scale, proof, bake, fry, and finish bakery items per standard formulas and procedures.
• Assist in ordering bakery ingredients and maintain inventory per store policy.
• Fill, rotate, arrange and merchandise displays and display cases.
• Price, date, wrap or bag bakery products per Bakery Merchant guidelines.
• Commit to ongoing self-development to take on additional duties.
• Comply with safety policies and report accidents to Bakery Merchant.
• Clean and sanitize bakery areas and equipment as directed.
• Maintain department equipment and report needed repairs.

Skills

Bakery basics

Bakery terminology

Inventory management

Display merchandising

Food safety

Equipment maintenance

Tools

Bakery equipment

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• A Scratch Baker will perform bakery functions such as mixing, scaling, proofing, baking, frying, and finishing on one or more bakery items as directed, according to standard formulas and procedures.
• Knowledgeable of basic bakery terms and processes such as fermentation, bench time, proofing, and effects of temperature variations on bakery items.
• A Baker will Assist in making orders for bakery ingredients and supplies and maintain inventory levels in accordance with department and store policy.
• Capable of filling, rotating, arranging and merchandising displays and display cases.
• Possess knowledge of pricing, dating, wrapping or bagging of all bakery products in accordance with Bakery Merchant.
• Continually be proactive on self-development so that additional duties and responsibilities can be assumed.
• Comply with all company safety and accident prevention policies, reporting all accidents to the Bakery Merchant.
• A Baker will clean and sanitize areas of bakery and equipment as directed by Bakery Merchant.
• Maintain all department equipment in good working order and recommend repair of equipment when deemed necessary.
• MINIMUM AGE: 18 Years

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS

Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment with the possibility of frequent exposure to hot or cold conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and eye, hand and foot coordination; hear and respond to customer inquiries. Also requires standing, walking and bending throughout the entire workday and the ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 30 pounds from location to location. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Associated Food Stores is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.