Classification
Non- Exempt
Reports to-Food Service Leader
JOB DESCRIPTION
Bakery Associate
Summary/Objective
The bakery associate position, under general supervision, performs a variety of baking duties. Bakery associate plays a key role in ensuring the overall operation and customer service to our business.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Prepares pastries including icings and frostings, according to established recipes.
- Review production schedules to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake and to assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily baking activities.
- Spreads or sprinkles a range of various toppings on specialty baked items.
- Shapes dough for cookies, pies, and fancy pastries either by hand or by using dough rollers and cookie cutters.
- Cleans and maintains work areas, utensils, and equipment.
- Detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions.
- Completes production sheets and other records as required.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Customer/Client Focus.
- Flexibility.
- Time Management.
- Teamwork Orientation
Work Environment
This position is performed in a kitchen setting exposed to extreme temperatures.
Physical Demands
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This position requires an early morning work schedule to ensure all goods are baked for the day. Typical working hours are 5:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Preferred Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED.
- Customer service experience.
- Food Handling/ previous bakery experience
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Sweet Fillings is committed to employing individuals who are authorized to work in the United States and who comply with applicable immigration and employment law.
EEO Statement
Sweet Fillings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
