Baker Assistant

General Summary: Assists the baker in the preparation of all baked goods according to the club’s standard recipes. Responsibilities and Duties: • Supervisor Responsibilities • None • Primary Duties • Opens bakery; lights ovens, if necessary; collects needed ingredients. • Schedules daily production in Baker’s absence. • Cleans and sanitizes work and storage areas. • Prepares baked goods according to club’s standard recipes. • Maintains and breaks down Baker’s station. • Notifies baker in advance of expected product shortages. • Ensures that assigned work station and equipment are clean and sanitary. • Requisitions supplies as needed to prepare menu items. • Covers, dates and neatly stores all reusable leftover products. • Makes recommendations for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of the bakery area and equipment. • Attends staff meetings. • Assists Baker in the completion of other duties as assigned. Skills and Abilities Required: • Must be able to safely operate food production equipment, including: large-capacity mixer, ice cream machine, convection oven, pizza oven, proofer, robo-coupe or other food processor, 40-gallon steam kettle and steam cabinet. • Attention to detail, knowledge of ingredients and an aesthetic/artistic eye. • Adheres to state and local health and safety standards. • Maintains safety and security in work area. • Maintains the highest sanitary standards. • Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations Certification/Education and Experience: • High School graduate or GED. • One year of experience as a baker in a retail, club, hotel, restaurant or institutional setting is preferred. Working Condition: • There is a potential for stressful situations and for long hours. • Constantly works in hot, humid, and noisy environment conditions. Physical Requirements: • Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach. • The person in this position frequently communicates with managers and colleagues regarding food orders, workstation, etc. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. • Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions. • Frequently positions self to complete assigned tasks.