About the Role
Prepare a wide variety of baked goods and confections, including breads, cookies, cakes, and puddings. Maintain fully stocked and appealing bread and pastry units while fostering a welcoming environment for everyone.
Responsibilities
- Assist customers with product questions and special orders.
- Develop a hospitable department space that feels welcoming to all.
- Participate in customer service and department trainings and meetings.
- Prepare bakery offerings based on daily production lists.
- Assist in researching and developing new recipes.
- Prepare breads and pastries according to established recipes.
- Clean and maintain work areas, utensils, and equipment.
- Report equipment and food supply needs to management.
- Complete production sheets and other required records.
- Prepare baked goods for special diets as required.
- Replenish and rotate displays.
- Receive and stock ingredients and supplies.
- Dispose of damaged or spoiled goods appropriately.
- Remove trash, clean cases, and maintain clean prep and storage areas.
- Label products with appropriate PLU and allergen information.
- Ensure food prep and storage areas are sanitary and meet health department standards.
- Follow proper storage and labeling procedures.
- Maintain department equipment in working order.
- Follow proper lifting techniques.
- Report potential hazards to management.
- Follow safety rules and assist other employees with safety needs.
- Report unsafe equipment and conditions.
- Participate in safety training programs and assist with accident investigations.
- Support on-the-job training of new staff.
- Adhere to scheduled shifts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Previous production baking and decorating experience.
- Effective interpersonal communication with team members.
- Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments.
- Open to input/feedback on work performance.
- Open to giving input/feedback on Bakery department.
- Self-driven and motivated throughout shift.
- Knowledge or interest in natural foods, local vendors, and local farms.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands, stay calm, and prioritize.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Baking
- Production Baking
- Stocking
- Merchandising
- Department Maintenance
- Safety
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Prioritization
- Problem-Solving
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Level II
- Support Staff
Benefits
- Excellent paid time off
- Affordable and flexible insurance plans
About the Company
- GreenStar Co-op is committed to being an organization free from discrimination.
- We seek out, welcome and celebrate people with diverse identities to participate in our community-owned cooperative business structure.
Equal Opportunity
- GreenStar Co-op is committed to being an organization free from discrimination.
- We seek out, welcome and celebrate people with diverse identities to participate in our community-owned cooperative business structure.
