Baker, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Baker Job Duties

• Prepares, produces, and bakes breakfast pastries, breads, rolls, and some desserts.
• Develops new products for a la carte or menus on a rotating basis.
• Decorates baked goods, such as cream pies, using a pastry bag.
• Sets time and speed controls for mixing machines, or blending machines, so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
• Measures or weighs flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or whipped cream, using scales or graduated containers.
• Prepare garnishes as needed for baked goods.
• Maintains adequate supply of all prepared products on hand and ensures the proper storage and refrigeration.
• Keeps spoilage / waste to a minimum by ordering and utilizing proper quantities and rotating products.
• Lines up baked products in mobile carts according to the needs of the particular outlet or function.
• Utilizes any and all leftovers into usable products.
• Cleans, breaks down, and puts away all baking equipment including ovens, mixers, proofer, floors, freezer, and refrigerators.