What are the responsibilities and job description for the Baker position at Safeway?
We are looking for a Baker to prepare different types of bread and a wide range of pastries, like cookies, cakes and pies. Baker responsibilities include opening the bakery early in the morning, mixing dough, preparing fillings and glazing pastries. Ultimately, you will make sure we offer fresh and delicious goods to our customers on a daily basis.
Responsibilities
- Open the bakery early in the morning
- Clean kitchen equipment and tools before use
- Weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare dough
- Bake different bread types, like pretzels, baguettes and multigrain breads
- Adjust oven temperatures to ensure proper baking
- Mix various ingredients to create fillings for cakes and pies (e.g. chocolate ganache, caramel sauce and fruits)
- Shape dough to prepare different types of pastries, including croissants, cookies and sweet rolls
- Recommend recipes to renew our menu and attract more customers (e.g. gluten-free or vegan desserts)
- Track food supplies and place orders, as needed
Skills
- Experience as a Baker, Pastry Chef or similar role
- Familiarity with all professional kitchen equipment, including mixers, blenders and dough sheeters
- Understanding of food safety practices
- Excellent time-management skills
- Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
- Team spirit, with a customer-focused attitude
- Flexibility to work in early morning shifts
- Certification from a culinary school is a plus
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Bakery
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
Follow all CDC guidelines
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Alameda, CA 94502: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Baking: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $17 - $22
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