Baker

Job Posting: BakerThe duties and responsibilities of the position are to be carried out in a manner that is consistent with the goals, values and operating principles of Sedano's Supermarkets, and in conformity with all laws and regulations governing the company. Every employee is to follow the policies and procedures of his/her department as well as those of the company to ensure smooth operations. Every employee, regardless of job title, is responsible for ensuring a safe environment throughout the store. This includes, but is not limited to immediately securing an area when a hazardous situation occurs, promptly informing the store manager of the situation, and/or promptly taking action to remove the hazardous condition. Every employee must also maintain a friendly attitude, wear the proper uniform or dress code, keep the store stocked and organized, and provide excellent customer service on a regular basis.The Baker is responsible for the daily preparation and presentation of baked items sold in the store ensuring customer satisfaction and excellent service.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Upon arrival in the morning, light the gas ovens, check for gas leaks, turn on the extractorBake bread, pastries or other bakery items as neededPrepare flan, custards, rice pudding or other bakery items as neededPlace loaves of bread into bags and put on display for sale, restocking when necessaryMaintain awareness of floor conditions; ensure all safety measures are taken to protect customers, vendors and employeesRestock displays of food as needed; retrieve food from back room, kitchen and coolerMaintain all requirements for a sanitary work area to keep food safe from contamination; adhere to department procedures with all aspects of federal, state, local and company health, safety and sanitation codesKeep work area clean, orderly, and free from safety hazards; wash, sanitize, and store knives and other department utensils and equipment properlyUse all equipment in the kitchen properly such as the stoves, ovens, fryers, steamers, etc., according to company guidelines; call for repairs when equipment malfunctions occurReport all accidents promptly according to company proceduresAssist the head cook as neededEnsure safety measures are taken upon oneself when handling or carrying hot trays of foodEnsure all standards of cleanliness are maintained using gloves when warrantedWhen scheduled for the evening shift, prepare bread dough for baking the next morning by placing on trays and allowing dough to rise overnightAttend and participate in department or store meetingsPunctuality and good attendance in compliance with company policies; ensure work responsibilities are covered during foreseeable absencesPerforms other work-related duties as required to accomplish the objectives of the positionSecondary Duties and Responsibilities:Assist the food servers as needed by promptly attending to customers' requests for department food productsSweep and/or mop floor as neededQualificationsMinimum Requirements - Education and/or Experience:High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; minimum 18 years of age, previous food service experience, and current food safety training certificate required which must be renewed every three (3) years.Competencies, Skills and/or Qualifications:Ability to read and speak English and Spanish preferredAbility to understand and follow instructions in both English and Spanish preferredAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-oneGood interpersonal skillsAbility to use department equipment properly to accomplish the essential duties of the positionTakes responsibility for own actionsAbility to work hours and days scheduled, including holidays and weekendsBasic mathematical skills; ability to use and understand weights and measuresAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram formDemonstrates accuracy and thoroughnessPhysical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:Stand and walkUse fingers and hands to type, handle, or feel; use repetitive motionReach with hands and armsTalk and hearUse sense of smellClose vision and peripheral visionThe employee is frequently required to:Carry, lift and/or move departmental food products and merchandisePush and pull carts of departmental food products and merchandiseTwist back and neckThe employee is occasionally required to:Stoop or bend at the waistCrouch or bend at the kneesKneelThe employee is rarely required to:Climb ladderBalanceSitThe individual performs duties in a grocery store environment. He or she maintains frequent contact with supervisors, employees and customers. The noise level in the work environment is low.In this position, there is the possibility of using knives, scales, stock cart, hot/cold temperature exposure, ovens, coolers, ice machines, and cleaning supplies and equipment.The characteristics and requirements set forth herein are representative of those routinely encountered by an employee in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.