Experienced Baker

Experienced Baker

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Baker to join our team. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience with dough preparation, mixing, fermentation, proofing, shaping, and baking. This position requires someone who understands the complete bread-making process and can consistently produce high-quality baked goods while maintaining proper food safety and sanitation standards.

Schedule: Full-time, 40+ hours per week, with overtime available as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and mix dough according to established recipes, measurements, and production requirements.
• Accurately measure and combine ingredients while maintaining consistency between batches.
• Properly knead and develop dough to achieve the desired texture, elasticity, and consistency.
• Monitor the fermentation process, including dough temperature, fermentation time, humidity, and overall dough development.
• Understand how temperature and environmental conditions can affect fermentation and make appropriate adjustments when necessary.
• Properly proof and ferment dough until it reaches the correct volume, texture, and consistency before baking.
• Shape and portion dough accurately according to the required size and product specifications.
• Prepare products for baking and ensure proper spacing and arrangement on baking trays.
• Operate commercial ovens safely and efficiently.
• Set and monitor oven temperatures and baking times according to the specific product being prepared.
• Monitor baked goods throughout the baking process to ensure proper color, texture, volume, and doneness.
• Recognize when products are under-baked, over-baked, or improperly fermented and make adjustments when necessary.
• Handle different types of dough and adjust mixing, fermentation, proofing, and baking times according to production needs.
• Maintain consistent quality, appearance, texture, and flavor across all batches.
• Follow production schedules and efficiently manage multiple batches throughout the day.
• Keep workstations, equipment, mixers, ovens, trays, and other baking areas clean and organized.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards required by the workplace.
• Assist with packaging and proper storage of finished baked products when needed.

Requirements

• Previous professional experience as a Baker is required.
• Strong hands-on experience with dough mixing, kneading, fermentation, proofing, shaping, and baking.
• Strong understanding of the bread-making and baking process from start to finish.
• Experience operating commercial ovens, mixers, proofers, and other bakery equipment.
• Ability to accurately follow recipes, measurements, and production instructions.
• Ability to recognize properly fermented and proofed dough.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume bakery environment.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency.
• Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive baking and preparation tasks.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.

Language Requirement

• Spanish-speaking candidates are welcome.
• English is not required for this position.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish with team members and supervisors.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person