• Mix and bake ingredients to produce a wide range of baked goods, including breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, and other specialty items.
• Follow detailed recipes and adjust ingredient quantities as needed to meet production demands.
• Roll, knead, cut, or shape dough to create products such as sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, and more.
• Check products for quality at every stage of production to ensure consistency and identify any damaged or expired goods.
• Observe color, texture, and aroma of baked goods, making necessary adjustments to oven temperatures, humidity levels, or conveyor speeds to achieve optimal results.
• Ensure all finished products meet company standards for taste, appearance, and freshness.
• Set and adjust oven temperatures and baking times, ensuring that products are baked to perfection.
• Operate and monitor mixing, blending, and cooking machinery (e.g., mixers, steam kettles) to combine ingredients according to specified instructions.
• Check and maintain baking equipment to ensure proper functioning, perform necessary maintenance, and clean machinery regularly.
• Accurately measure or weigh ingredients such as flour, sugar, and other components using scales or graduated containers to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or icings.
• Adjust the quantity of ingredients based on batch size to ensure that production needs are met without compromising quality.
• Apply glazes, icings, and other decorative toppings to baked goods using spatulas, brushes, and other tools.
• Decorate cakes, pastries, and other products to meet customer specifications or special orders, paying attention to both aesthetic appeal and detail.
• Adhere to all food safety standards, including checking raw materials to ensure they meet company specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace in compliance with health and safety guidelines, ensuring that all bakery equipment meets health standards.
• Perform routine equipment checks and maintenance, addressing any issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Assist in ordering and receiving ingredients, supplies, and equipment as needed to maintain a smooth production flow.
• Keep track of inventory levels, ensuring that all ingredients are fresh and in stock.
• Maintain accurate production and inventory records, helping to ensure the bakery’s operational efficiency.
• Coordinate or direct bakery deliveries, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries to customers
• Prepare and package baked goods for transport or sale, maintaining quality and presentation.
• Contribute to the creation and testing of new recipes, improving existing offerings, and keeping the bakery's menu fresh and innovative.
• Experiment with new ingredients or baking techniques to create unique and exciting products that meet customer preferences..