Baker

Department: RND Store
Position Type: Employee
Position Reports To: Bakery Manager
Position Supervises: N/A
Pay Level:
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
 

Position Summary:

Produce bakery products, ensure consistent product quality and meet daily production needs. Develop a proficiency in baking. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrate teamwork and promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store.
• Demonstrate sincerity, patience and respect in all customer interactions, escort customers to products they’re looking for and thank them for their business.
• Properly operate bakery equipment and wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g., mixer, sheeter, molder, divider, pallet jack, rounder, cookie cutting machine, donut cutter, scraper, scales, knives, oven, timer, racks, shrink wrapper, telephone, decorating tube, bread slicer, labeler, cleaning utensils, glazer, air brush, spatula, chemical resistant gloves and splash goggles) according to company guidelines.
• Ensure dough is mixed properly; plan production and adjustment to meet plan target, ensure proper ingredients and consistencies, and cut off manageable sections for production.
• Complete bench work; divide dough into appropriate weighted/sized units; feed/remove dough from the depositor; prepare dough for proofing and baking.
• Verify items are fully proofed, ensure proper oven space and load items or racks into the oven; monitor proper baking time/temperature for products.
• Pull frozen product, cut doughnuts and mix/mold dough to be baked the next day.
• Ensure proper inventory levels exist, communicate supply levels and verify invoices on product received
• Prepare/fry batter; prepare fried products for sales floor.
• Assist associates and customers in other Bakery areas
• Comply with and reinforce all food safety and safety regulations/guidelines/procedures and programs; identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
• Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment; notify appropriate department or store manager of items in need of repair.
• Physical demands include, but are not limited to, frequently stooping/bending, walking on uneven ground, turning, standing, reaching, kneeling and climbing ladders, lifting/carrying objects 15 to 100 lbs., pushing/pulling 220 to 550 lbs., working in a hot environment and close to heated surfaces.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Effective interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Friendly, approachable and outgoing demeanor/team player
• Sound judgement/decision making skills
• Basic math skills (counting, addition, and subtraction)
• Willingness to take initiative

Desired Previous Job Experience/Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bakery experience

Leadership Behaviors: Achieves Results through Teamwork, Coaches and Develops Others, Communicates Effectively and Candidly, Executes with Excellence, Leads Change and Innovation, Leads through Positive Influence, Provides Clear and Strategic Direction, Puts the Customer First. For more information on the Kroger Leadership Behavior model, click here.
 

Education Level: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Shift(s): Overnight
Regions: Midwest

States: Wisconsin
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