Position Summary:

A Baker is an integral part of the shop! They are responsible for preparing all donuts, including fillings and icings needed for all shifts. Consistently model all store policies, standards, and practices to ensure efficient processes are maintained and quality product is produced on your shift. They demonstrate excellent knowledge of safety, health rules, and quality control

Job Duties:

• Determine the right amounts and types of ingredients required for making donuts.
• Check order sheets to figure out how many donuts need to be made.
• Obtain ingredients and following recipes to combine and mix them.
• Use hands, or hand or power mixers to make donut dough or mixture.
• Ensure that the right quantities of ingredients, such as flour, yeast, and sugar are added to the mixture.
• Use donut cutters to cut and shape donuts properly.
• Place donuts in fryers and set frying times.
• Observe donuts as they are being cooked to ensure that they don’t burn or remain raw.
• Remove cooked/baked donuts and place them on cooling racks.
• Glaze donuts according to provided recipes, and sprinkle toppings such as edible confetti, sugar, or cream on them.
• Ensure that toppings are properly set before packing donuts in boxes or bags.
• Perform preventative as well as regular maintenance on fryers and ovens on a regular basis.
• Ensure that all ingredients and supplies required for baking donuts are always available.
• Assist in maintaining a high level of store sanitation and cleanliness.

Skills Requirements:

• Ability to efficiently manage time and adapt to changing situations in a fast-paced, high-pressure food service environment.
• Continuous standing/walking for all tasks
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 22 kg
• Frequent turning and reaching
• Occasional pushing, pulling, and some forward bending
• Ability to lift at least 2.5 kg to a height of 1.7 meters
• Constant use of both hands, with frequent wrist rotation and flexing, occasional forceful gripping
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision, as well as the ability to work in a team setting
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, mature judgment, and commitment to a team environment
• High degree of honesty, integrity, and ability to maintain confidential information
• Display service excellence when dealing with coworkers and customers

Required Education:

• Completion of secondary school is required
• Bachelor’s degree or Certificate in Food Service-related programs or equivalent experience

Required Work Experience:

• 5+ years of work experience in a retail bakery setting
• Experience with basic equipment repair and maintenance is preferred
• Baking and decorating experience is preferred