Scratch Baker

Responsibilities

Job Summary: Works under general supervision. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals. Duties and tasks reflect substantial variety and complexity. Applies a mastery of skills in area of specialization. Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Performs all duties of rep and specialist as required.
• Must be able to measure, mix, shape, score and bake a variety of breads from scratch.
• Must be able to produce a variety of breads from scratch including Artisan pan breads, natural fermented breads, and hearth breads; This includes mixing, shaping, scoring, and baking of all bread products.
• Must be able to produce a variety of Pan Dulce Pastries from scratch.
• Ensures quality control of all products before sending to sales floor.
• Ensures baked and fried product reaches the showcase and tables at the prescribed times.
• Maintains sanitation in work area.
• Properly tops and finishes all baked goods to create a fresh and appetizing presentation.
• Maintains product integrity through proper: storing, handling, proofing, planning/breaking out of all baked goods.
• Ensures that all products comply with Company code dating policy.
• Ensures productivity standards are met without compromising product quality.
• Organizes back storage room, freezer, walk‑in, and production area.
• Reads and executes daily production list.
• Assists with inventory control to include loading, unloading, moving and storing products.
• Assist customers with any bakery products or purchases.
• Makes regular announcements to inform customers of freshly baked product.
• Ensures all potentially hazardous foods (PHF) are maintained under the appropriate ambient temperatures.
• Complies with the company food safety and sanitation standard.
• Uses suggestive selling techniques to meet customer needs and to build department sales.
• Trains future Artisan Bread Experts.
• Performs as a team member of the bakery to help ensure a safe, clean and productive operation.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include overnight shifts (weekends & holidays).

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Work Experience: 3+ years Experience in the area of specialization.
• Preferred 6-12 months experience with scratch baking including mixing, shaping, and baking.
• Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Knowledge and use of Baking equipment - ovens; mixers; etc.
• Good Customer Service Skills.
• Reading and Writing Skills.
• Communication/Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of H‑E‑B Systems.
• Required Education: Licenses/Certifications: Bake Works & Fry Works Training.
• Required Food Sanitation and Safety Training.
• Required Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
• Standing with light to moderate lifting (50 lbs).
• Fast paced, demanding environment which requires care and attention to detail.
• Exposure to extreme heat from ovens and fryers, and cold from freezers and coolers.
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to push/pull heavy loads.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Last revised: 5/1/2008