The Overnight Baker prepares breads, bagels, and bialys and other items as directed by the Bakery Manager and other Management Staff.
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Prepares and executes recipes; maintaining accuracy and consistency of all recipes and processes as directed by Managers and Supervisors.
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Tests/tastes ingredients and finished items alongside Supervisors/Managers to ensure that each item meets quality standards.
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Executes assigned daily production schedule and the ability to work with more senior staff to assist with their production needs.
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Maintains records relating to daily production sheets, deliveries, and inventory.
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Cleans, stocks/restocks, and breaks down work location throughout and (in particular) at end of shift leaving space clean, stocked, and ready for next shift.
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Ensures raw and finished product freshness; maintains Julian dating and product rotation.
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Possesses a positive attitude and works in cooperation with all co-workers efficiently and effectively.
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Performs any additional assigned related duties.
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Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety to maintain a spotless personal and general workspace (including all equipment) in compliance with DOH regulation as well as rigorous internal health and cleanliness standards.
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Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures using standard recipes.
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Basic understanding of or the ability to learn how to use/operate, maintain, and clean culinary equipment including, but not limited, knives, scales, mixers, ovens, stoves.
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Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
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Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
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Ability to maintain personal hygiene, health and safety regulations.
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Ability to communicate with coworkers and kitchen leadership.
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High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.
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Prior related experience preferred.
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Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen/bakery.
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Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen/bakery environment.
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Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Must be able to work overnight, weekend, holiday, and periodic extended hours as business needs require.
- Manual dexterity to cut, chop, and mix foods and perform other related tasks.