Baker - Pd

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

The Baker is responsible for mixing and baking ingredients to produce donuts and other baked food items.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follow recipes for making baked goods.
• Check products for quality, and identify damaged or expired goods.
• Set oven temperatures, and place items into hot ovens for baking.
• Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
• Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets, and bake in production ovens or on grills.
• Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
• Measure or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers.
• Observe color of products being baked, and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly.
• Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
• Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations, and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
• Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the number of items to be baked.
• Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
• Decorate baked goods, such as cakes or pastries.
• Roll, knead, cut, or shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, or other products.
• Operate slicing or wrapping machines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work under strict deadlines and meet expectations within the company.
• Knowledge of general baking principles and understanding of a wide variety of recipes.
• Excellent knowledge of safety, health rules, and quality controls.
• Excellent understanding of imperial systems and metrics of measurements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to assist in the day-to-day operations within the workplace.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma preferred.
• Restaurant or bakery experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must continually demonstrate ongoing sustained ability to perform these physical demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, twist and turn body.
• Ability to traverse all parts of the store quickly.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
• This position does require the ability to perform under stressful conditions and high-volume demands.

EEOC & CRD STATEMENT:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, disability status, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

With our roots in the Bay Area, DFE was born with a mission to save food culture. At DFE, we believe food is what drives our society. Good food has always been center table at any amazing event and we are here to make sure this continues to happen in our communities. Food is the key to happiness.
If you are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, we invite you to join our team!