Bakery Bench Hand
On-siteHartford, Wisconsin, United States
Hartford, Wisconsin, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLarge
Full TimeLarge
Job Summary
Provide exceptional guest service by greeting guests, answering questions, and executing special orders. Follow recipes and production lists precisely to produce high-quality pastry and bakery items while maintaining strict food safety logs and quality standards. Maintain cleanliness in prep areas, organize cooler and freezer storage, and oversee sales floor inventory to ensure adequate product coverage. Assist all bakery associates with daily responsibilities and perform other duties as needed to support the team. Work mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays with flexibility for evenings or overnight shifts.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to effectively deal with guests and all personnel
- Strong understanding of baking and pastry production
- Knowledge of foodservice operations
- Follow all safety requirements and company safety policies
- Proper training and knowledge of bakery equipment and procedures
- Knowledge of ovens
- Knowledge of mixers
- Knowledge of slicing machinery
- Stand in one spot for a long period of time
- Bend, stoop, and kneel regularly
- Full range of upper body motion
- Lifting up to 60 pounds on a frequent basis
- Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures
- Frequently near moving machinery
- Repetitive motion of hands and wrists
- Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule
- Adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences
- Ability to work mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays
- Flexibility to work evenings or overnight as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Passion for baking and pastry
- Knack for providing top-notch foodservice
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Pride in delivering high-quality baked goods
- Willingness to help guests with what they need
- Attention to dates and freshness
- Ability to handle outdated items properly
- Ability to meet high-quality standards
- Ability to oversee items on the sales floor
- Ability to make decisions on what needs to be produced
- Ability to ensure coverage for the evening
- Ability to keep cooler, freezer, and dry storage areas clean and organized
- Ability to assist guests with finding items
- Ability to take and execute special orders
- Ability to address any concerns or issues with products
- Ability to maintain food safety logs
- Ability to ensure all quality standards are met
- Ability to ensure quantity expectations are met at 100% by designated times
- Ability to assist all bakery associates with daily responsibilities
- Ability to contribute to overall cleanliness and organization of the department
- Ability to perform other duties as needed to support the team
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