DAY SHIFT BAKER

Portland French Bakery

Day Shift Baker / Production Worker

Primary Duties:

1. Must be able to read and decipher daily production orders on computer.

2. Learn to identify products by rack marker, rack type, and pan type.

3. Change oven program based on product type/product appearance.

4. Gather supplies and tools to complete the required baking activities required that day efficiently and effectively.

5. Cut, score, top product based on orders and product type by hand or with knife/baking razors.

6. Check height, length, and shapes of each product being proofed and make adjustments to proof temperatures and times based on visual characteristics of the dough/product.

7. Use good judgment on prioritizing bake order and proof sizes to better produce good/consistent product size and color.

8. Light cleaning/organizing throughout shift (sweeping, moving racks and baked products).

9. Record in the production/baking software how much product was actually baked vs. how much was sent to ovens.

10. Record all mechanical and product problems promptly on quality paperwork.

11. Communicate all production and/or product issues to immediate supervisor/manager. As well as communication with Packaging supervisors in regards to quality and what’s coming out next.

12. Communicate with team members/helpers effectively to complete tasks well and in a timely manner, lunch and break coverage, etc.

Skills Needed:

1. Basic reading skills.

2. Basic English comprehension (spoken and written).

3. Basic Computer skills.

4. Good communication.

5. Ability to memorize and retain basic product information (widths, lengths, type of pan used, desired weights, type of rack used, and how it will be further processed).

6. Baking or bread manufacturing foundational knowledge is preferred.

7. Some Mechanical knowledge/experience (for problem solving communication only).

8. Standing in one position for extended amounts of time.

9. Multi-tasking and on the fly organization.

10. Bending, lifting, pushing, pulling of weights between 5 and 50 lbs. often.

11. Having the ability to change tasks quickly and effectively.

12. Heat tolerance due to being in baking area.(15-30 F) hotter than outside temperature is common.

13. Flexible schedule is a must to cover vacations and increased holiday workloads. Includes possible split days off and overtime.

14. Ability to work 8+ hours per day or until production is completed (depends on orders/workload).

Job requirements

1. Standing in one position for extended amounts of time.

2. Multi-tasking and on the fly organization.

3. Bending, lifting, pushing, pulling of weights between 5 and 50 lbs. often.

4. Having the ability to change tasks quickly and effectively.

5. Heat tolerance due to being in baking area.(15-30 F) hotter than outside temperature is common.

6. Flexible schedule is a must to cover vacations and increased holiday workloads. Includes possible split days off and overtime.

7. Ability to work 8+ hours per day or until production is completed (depends on orders/workload).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person