Job Description

Summary:


The Baker is responsible for preparing baked foods and must be able to follow standard recipes for baked goods; communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and servers as necessary; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management.


This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending upon local requirements.


Essential Functions:

Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, and serving food items which may include desserts and other food and beverage products Tastes products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed Cleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards Operates a variety of kitchen equipment, measures and mixes ingredients, washes, peels, cuts and shreds food items Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks temperature of product Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:
Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred Requires food knowledge pertaining to working in a kitchen and pantry Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, and ovens * Frequently works in hot environment