Production Bakery Support

Position Title: Production Bakery Support

Department: Merchandising

Supervisory Responsibility: Not responsible for supervising others.

Reports To: Category Assistant Manager - Bakery Production

Region: Oregon/SW Washington

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Position Description: Slicing, trimming, finishing and packaging of various bakery/pastry products. Will assist in picking of orders and staging for daily shipping of bakery and pastry items to stores. May assist with large-batch from-scratch production of bakery and pastry menu items. Provides exceptional service and contributes to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

General

• Contributes to a positive and supportive work environment.

• Demonstrates an adaptable and flexible work style, shifting tasks as priorities and circumstances change.

• Demonstrates ability to multi-task and manage own time. Adjusts priorities, productivity, efficiency and speed based on needs and conditions of department.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as cooperatively within a team.

• Assists fellow staff as needed. Shares product, system and job knowledge with coworkers.

• Engages coworkers across all departments in the store in a friendly manner, shares information and assists with tasks and duties as needed. Seeks opportunities to exceed work expectations and enhance the work environment.

• Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner. Responds to feedback in order to improve performance.

• Understands and follows through on verbal and written directions.

• Speaks up. Shares ideas and feedback that contributes to success of facility and company.

• Conserves company resources. Works in a manner consistent with company Vision, Mission and Values and sustainability program.

• Observes all company rules and policies.

Position Specific Functions

• Prepares packaging station for pre-shift work, shift turnovers and end of day breakdown.

• Checks quality, count and condition of all food preparation products prior to packaging. Communicates any issues to management team.

• Slicing, trimming, and finishing various bakery products following program guidelines, SOPs and HAACP procedures.

• Packaging of bakery items into specific containers as instructed, including; boxes, bags, Cambro food containers, clamshells and other packaging as required.

• Stocks and rotates products in dry and/or refrigeration storage spaces with attention to quality assurance standards and follows first in/first out procedures to assure proper rotation of stock. Labels and dates all food.

• Accurate recording of production amounts, waste/shrink and time/temperature information on hard copy or computerized data entry as required.

• Works in a manner that maintains processes and procedures that effectively control production, packaging, shrink, sanitation and equipment maintenance.

• Follows all established systems to maintain consistency and integrity of product.

• May assist in large-batch from-scratch production of bakery items, including but not limited to; artisan bread, sandwich bread, roles and/or all other specialty goods.

• Adjust priorities and tasks as necessary to achieve daily packing and shipping goals.

• Notifies manager on duty of any situations relating to food safety, work safety, productivity, security or any other situation that may have an adverse effect on the facility.

• Participates in picking orders and assembling product orders for delivery, as needed.

• Maintains cleanliness, organization and rotation of all areas, products and supplies.

• Handles damaged and spoiled product according to company policy.

• Maintains awareness of current ads, promotions, holidays and events.

• Demonstrates familiarity with products in department, with willingness to continue learning.

• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Required Permits and Licenses: Completion of all required local, state and federal Food and Work Safety trainings

Facilities, Sanitation, Work Safety and Food Safety

• Adheres to work and food safety policies set forth by the company and regulatory agencies.

• Performs janitorial tasks in compliance with sanitation standards established by facility policy and state and local health departments. Contributes to facility cleanliness.

• Maintains equipment, informs facility/department management of any problems.

• Reports all safety concerns and work related injuries to management.

• Frequent handwashing is required.

Tools and Equipment Used

This position may be required to use the following tools and equipment: automatic dish washing machines, electric and manual pallet jacks, ladders, carts, hand trucks, box baler, box cutter, floor scrubber, mop, broom, bread slicer, knifes, heat wrap machines, large-scale mixers, hand-mixers, proofers, ovens, slicers, cookie pucker, and all other automated and manual bakery and pastry equipment as needed.

Position Requirements

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and other applicable state or local law, we will make reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous food production, food packaging, kitchen, bakery or general manufacturing experience preferred.

• Ability to learn and apply principles of safe food handling.

• Knowledge and/or experience of basic supply and logistics principles preferred.

• Friendly and service oriented, with an interest in food and baking.

• Basic math and computation skills required.

• Skills to work independently, effectively manage own time and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• Skills to adapt to the shifting priorities and needs of a retail environment.

• Skills to exercise good judgment at all times.

• Self-motivated, with high attention to detail, quality and presentation.

• Skills to read, understand and follow through on verbal and written instructions.

Physical Requirements

• Medium work level

• Continuously required to be on feet with a mix of standing and walking throughout shift. Sitting seldom required.

• Have sufficient dexterity to operate machinery such as: automatic dishwasher system, broom, mop, floor cleaning equipment, power washer, disassemble, clean and adjust facility equipment and to clear drains as necessary.

• Continuously required to: lift and carry 1-10 pounds; use arms, hands and wrists; grasping/squeezing; reach at/above shoulder; reach below shoulder

• Frequently required to: lift and carry 11-20 pounds; bend/stoop; twist

• Occasionally required to: lift and carry 21-50 pounds; push and/or pull 1-40 pounds; crouch/squat

• Frequency of climbing stairs and ladders dependent on location

Work Environment

• Work occurs in a grocery store environment which includes surfaces that can be wet and slippery, moderate noise level, and temperature extremes in controlled environments in the cooler, freezer, and bakery.

• There may be exposure to dust, mold, gluten, fragrances and other fumes and airborne particles, fresh fruits, vegetables, house plants, and flowers.

• Work requires use of and working in proximity to common commercial cleaning agents.

• This position works on or around moving machinery or moving parts; may include vibration.

Important Notice: The job duties, responsibilities, requirements and conditions, physical requirements and work environment listed in this job description are examples of the tasks that a staff member may be required to perform and may vary slightly based on location. New Seasons Market reserves the right to revise the job description at any time and to require staff members to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of business change.