Kerrville 01 Bakery - Scratch Baker - Part-Time

Job Description: SUMMARY of the position:
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES of the position:

• 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
• Ensure 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)

EDUCATION and experience preferred:

• 3+ more years of experience in the area of specialization preferred
• 6-12 months experience with scratch baking including mixing, shaping, and baking

- 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

• Bake Works & Fry Works Training
• Food Sanitation and Safety Training

PHYSICAL and other requirements:

• 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

05-2008