Production Bread Baker - 30 HRS/WK - AVAILABILITY REQUIRED 8AM TO 4PM

Job Title: Production Bread Baker
Department: Bakehouse
Job Region: Oregon / SW Washington
Reports-To: Bakehouse Production Manager
Exemption Status (typically): Non-Exempt
Requirements: As a retail grocer, we operate 7 days/week and 365 days/year. Our in-store positions are likely to include evening, weekend, and holiday shifts per the needs of the business. Must complete and maintain any required food and work safety trainings/certifications.

About the role: Hands-on, large-batch, and from-scratch production of all bakery menu items, including: artisan breads, rolls, sandwich breads, and specialty items as required. Works within a retail environment with additional attention to providing exceptional customer service when needed. Contributes to a positive and collaborative team environment.

General Requirements:

• Engages the customer in a friendly manner by seeking opportunities to exceed customer expectations and enhance the customer experience.
• Works a schedule that is informed by the needs of the business and may be subject to change seasonally or due to varying staffing needs; demonstrates reliable and predictable attendance, in accordance with the attendance policy and all applicable laws.
• Shifts tasks as needed, as priorities and circumstances change based on the needs and conditions of the department and the whole store.
• Demonstrates a solutions-oriented approach to problems or concerns.
• Represents company values. Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. Works cooperatively and positively with fellow team members, customers, and vendors, spiriting a respectful workplace where everyone is welcome.
• Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner, demonstrating the company “Speak Up & Listen” culture. Responds to feedback in order to improve performance.
• Conserves company resources. Works in a manner consistent with company mission, vision and values and sustainability program.
• Adheres to work and food safety policies set forth by the company and all local, state and federal regulatory agencies. Contributes to store cleanliness, maintains equipment. Informs store/department management of any problems.
• Observes all company rules and policies. Understands and complies with specific department or location guidelines, tasks and responsibilities.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making in: completing job-related tasks, behaviors in the workplace, and interactions with co-workers, customers, and the community.
• Consistently utilizes the DEI lens in work tasks and when working with other teams and stakeholders.

Position Responsibilities:

• Daily, large-batch, and from-scratch production of all bakery items, including but not limited to; artisan breads, sandwich breads, rolls, and specialty items as required.
• Prepares Bakehouse department/station for pre-shift work, shift turnovers, and end of day breakdown.
• Checks quality, count, and condition of all food preparation products. Communicates any issues to management.
• Stocks and rotates products in dry and/or refrigeration storage spaces with attention to quality assurance standards and follows first in/first out procedures to assure proper rotation of stock. Labels and dates all food.
• Accurate recording of production amounts, waste/shrink, and time/temperature information on hard copy or computerized data entry as required.
• Produces bakery items in accordance with company and regulatory agency standards.
• Works in a manner that maintains processes and procedures that effectively control production, packaging, shrink, sanitation, and equipment maintenance.
• Supports scale-up production for R&D for bakery and other items as requested.
• Follows all established systems to maintain consistency and integrity of product.
• Follows all bakery production standards, food safety systems, certified organic systems, policies, and procedures.
• Adjust priorities and tasks as necessary to achieve daily production goals.
• Notifies department manager on duty or location leadership of any situations relating to food safety, work safety, productivity, security, or any other situation that may have an adverse effect on the product or location.
• Maintains awareness of current ads, promotions, holidays, and events.
• Demonstrates familiarity with products in department, with willingness to continue learning.
• Tools and Equipment Used (not all inclusive): This position may be required to use the following tools and equipment: baler, hand truck, POS, industrial kitchen equipment (i.e. blast chiller, grill, knives/blades, oven, grills, scales, large scale mixing equipment, proofers, ovens, hand mixers, automated and manual bakery equipment, etc.), basic housekeeping/janitorial and standard office equipment.

• This position works at a *Medium level. Requiredfrequently and up to continuously to be on feet with a mix of standing and walking throughout shift. Sitting seldom required. Up to occasionally, dependent on location, required to climb stairs, step stool and/or ladders.

• Up to continuously required to use hands and wrists for grabbing, twisting and pulling.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

*Medium means the worker can occasionally (1 – 33%) lift 50 pounds and can lift, push, pull, or carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds frequently (34 – 66%). 

What you Bring as a Candidate:

• Previous customer service, food service, retail, or grocery experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of key baking techniques, including, but not limited to, preparation of all varieties of bread and baked goods.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a high-volume production bakery highly preferred. 
• Friendly and service oriented, with an interest in food and baking.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Basic math and computation skills required.
• Skills to work independently, effectively manage own time, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, with high attention to detail, quality, and presentation.
• Skills to read, understand, and follow through on verbal and written instructions.

Physical and Environmental Work Space: Work occurs in a grocery store environment which includes surfaces that can be wet and slippery, depending on location may have stairs or elevators, moderate noise level, and temperature extremes in controlled environments in the cooler and freezer, and depending on location, working outside in all temperatures. There may be exposure to certain allergens and / or chemicals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and other applicable state or local law, we will offer reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities and requirements, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function within our company. New Seasons Market reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet changing industry or business needs as necessary.

Benefits Information

All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our 30% staff shopping discount. Full-time, regular-status staff that regularly work 24 hours or more per week and have worked for 60 days are eligible for medical, dental, vision, pre-tax spending accounts, life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and disability benefits.  Full-time, part-time, and temporary staff who have worked for 60 days and are at least 21 years of age may participate in the 401(k) program. Employees begin accruing PTO on their first day of employment; the amount they accrue depends on hours worked and tenure. Staff may be eligible for paid holidays, depending on schedule and tenure.  Additional benefits include supplemental leave pay (such as parental or bereavement), a store incentive program based on financial & operational goals, paid time for volunteering at a 501(c)3 non-profit, discounts on some forms of public transportation, adoption assistance, and up to $40 reimbursement for dinner out or New Seasons Market groceries for their birthday.