Bakery Prep - Graziano's Bird Road Market

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Observe color of products being baked and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly.
• Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.
• Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
• Measure or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, dough, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers.
• Roll, knead, cut, or shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, or other products.
• Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets and bake in production ovens or on grills.
• Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
• Audit the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
• Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
• Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
• Decorate baked goods, such as cakes or pastries and develop new recipes.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to listen and follow directions.
• Ability to follow safety rules and guidelines throughout the kitchen and restaurant.

Education And Experience

• Prior completion of food safety coursework preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds at a time.