HW-Bakery

Responsibilities

• Create quality baked goods safely and efficiently using established recipes and mixing techniques
• Operate kitchen equipment and practice food safety
• Work with team members, such as pastry chefs, to produce a consistent product
• Measure and mix flour, sugar and other ingredients for recipes
• Knead dough by hand or with equipment, such as a hand or stand mixer
• Operate ovens, proofers and mixers
• Monitor baking times and oven temperatures
• Apply icings, glazes, decorations and fondant to pastries and cakes
• Check ingredient quality and manage inventory
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines, such as those of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Clean and maintain baking equipment, such as rolling pins and kitchen scales
• Develop new recipes or modify existing ones, based on trends or customers’ allergies