Baker

Job Title: Baker Location: Murphy’s

Job Description & Responsibilities:

· PREPARE, BAKE, AND FINISH ALL BAKED GOODS TO MENU EXPECTATIONS AND QUALITY STANDARDS.

· FOLLOW STANDARDIZED RECIPES, PORTIONING, AND PRESENTATION GUIDELINES TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY.

· PREPARE DOUGHS, BATTERS, FILLINGS, FROSTINGS, AND OTHER BAKERY ITEMS AS REQUIRED.

· OPERATE AND MONITOR BAKERY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING MIXERS, OVENS, PROOFERS, AND SCALES SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY.

· ENSURE PROPER TIMING, TEMPERATURE CONTROL, AND PRODUCT QUALITY DURING ALL BAKING PROCESSES.

· DECORATE AND FINISH BAKED GOODS ACCORDING TO COMPANY PRESENTATION STANDARDS.

· STOCK AND RE-STOCK BAKERY INGREDIENTS AND SUPPLIES AS NEEDED.

· USE PROPER LABELING, DATING, AND ROTATION PROCEDURES TO ENSURE FRESHNESS AND FOOD SAFETY COMPLIANCE.

· MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AND ORGANIZATION OF THE BAKERY, PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS, WALK-IN COOLERS, AND WORKSTATIONS AT ALL TIMES.

· COMPLETE DAILY AND WEEKLY CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE TASKS. REFERENCE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES AS NEEDED.

· MONITOR INVENTORY LEVELS AND INFORM MANAGEMENT OF ANY PRODUCT, INGREDIENT, OR EQUIPMENT NEEDS.

· ASSIST OTHER KITCHEN STATIONS OR TEAM MEMBERS AS NEEDED DURING PEAK BUSINESS PERIODS.

· ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING PROCEDURES FOLLOW COMPANY, LOCAL, AND STATE HEALTH REGULATIONS.

· ALERT MANAGEMENT OF ANY EQUIPMENT ISSUES, SAFETY CONCERNS, OR PRODUCT SHORTAGES.

· COMPLETE PREP LISTS OR RECEIVE COMPLETED PREP LISTS FROM MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO SHIFT COMPLETION.

· MAINTAIN A POSITIVE, PROFESSIONAL, AND TEAM-ORIENTED ATTITUDE AT ALL TIMES.

Note: Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.

Attendance:

· Adhere to schedules, report on time, and use time-keeping systems accurately.

Initiative and Energy:

· Take initiative and maintain a high level of productivity in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Requirements:

· 18 years of age.

· High School Diploma or GED preferred.

· Previous baking or kitchen experience preferred.

· Reliable transportation.

· Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

· Ability to work early mornings, weekends, holidays, and flexible schedules as needed.

· Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

• · Enthusiastic about excellence, detail-oriented, dynamic, and positive.