Overnight Production Baker-Smithfield
Position Summary
Lee’s Marketplace is a family-owned grocery chain dedicated to providing a delightful shopping experience for guests. The Overnight Production Baker plays a crucial role in producing high-quality, homemade baked goods that delight customers daily.
Primary Position Duties
Prepare and bake fresh bread, rolls, pastries, and other baked goods using recipes and formulas provided by the bakery department.
Accurately measure, mix, cook, and package products according to established recipes and batch sizes to ensure consistent quality and taste.
Assists with the production of items according to demand forecasts, adjusting production runs as necessary to meet customer and retail needs.
Maintains proper inventory levels and orders supplies as needed to prevent shortages.
Follows the nightly production schedule to ensure shelves are stocked with fresh product by store opening. Prioritizes tasks efficiently with minimal supervision.
Ensures all baked goods meet Lee’s Marketplace standards for appearance, texture, and taste. Prepares items for display or packaging with proper labeling.
Maintains batch consistency, baking times, temperatures, and product output to ensure optimal quality.
Maintains a clean, sanitary, and organized workstation. Follows all food safety, allergen, and sanitation guidelines, including proper storage and equipment cleaning.
Maintains, processes, and completes orders through digital and written order processing.
Other responsibilities as needed.
Guest Service
Greet and assist guests and team members in a friendly and courteous manner.
Provide knowledgeable answers to guest and team member inquiries.
Promote and exemplify a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication with guests and team members.
Displays excellent problem-solving skills and prides themselves on finding the best resolution that exemplifies the “Lee’s Way- doing what’s best for our guests, our team, and our company.”
Be familiar with, and assist customers with use of, Lee’s Marketplace website.
Product Handling
Ensure product freshness by watching for quality in production, rotating stock and checking expiration dates.
Ensure that all perishable items are stored at the correct temperature and dry ingredients are stored in a cool, dry place to prevent spoilage.
Maintain an accurate inventory of production supplies and ingredients. Use a first-in, first-out (FIFO) system to reduce waste and ensure older ingredients are used first.
Ensure that all recipes are followed accurately to maintain product consistency and quality.
Ensure that all bakery goods are packaged appropriately to maintain freshness and comply with food safety regulations.
Minimize product waste by tracking production quantities.
Ensure that any waste is disposed of properly or recycled according to store policies.
Cleanliness and Safety
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Follow all safety and sanitation procedures.
Ensure that all products, particularly those containing dairy or cream, are stored at the proper temperatures to prevent spoilage.
Contribute towards the proper hygiene practices for all bakery staff, including regular hand washing, use of gloves, and proper sanitation of equipment.
Ensure that products containing common allergens (e.g., nuts, dairy, gluten) are handled and labeled appropriately to avoid cross-contamination.
Report any safety hazards or equipment issues to Store Director. Report injuries or safety concerns for team members as well as guest accidents in a timely manner to management.
Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations.
Team Collaboration
Work cooperatively with team members to achieve store goals.
Encourage all team members to reach the highest level of teamwork and guest service at all times.
Communicate and support the Lee’s Marketplace Mission statement and Core Values.
Participate in team meetings and training sessions.
Assist other departments as needed.
Work in a fast-paced, sometimes crowded, production environment with tact and patience.
Work with team to ensure products are sold well before their expiration date.
Attends departmental, store, and company meetings as required; contributes to profits and revenues and meets productivity standards.
Has knowledge of and complies with all company policies, procedures, programs, and directives.
Promotes a harassment-free environment, and immediately reports any potential harmful situation to management.
Maintain good order and productivity through appropriate coaching and communication.
Ensures that Team Member evaluations are done in a timely manner, and follow company policies and procedures for raises and promotions.
Conducts performance evaluations and provides feedback to encourage professional growth.
Be a professional example for all team members to follow.
Position Requirements
Age Requirement: 18 yrs+
Availability: Overnight Hours, including weekends and holidays
Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, twist, sit, and bend for extended periods; Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; Manual dexterity for handling small objects and operating equipment; Repetitive use of hands and arms to push, pull, carry, lift, reach, grip, and balance; Occasionally stoop, crouch, kneel, or crawl.
Tools and Machinery: Commercial Mixers, Pallet jack, Wheeler, Trash compactor, Ovens/Production machines, Fryers, Slicers/knives, Wrapping machine, Scales, Sheeters, Trays, pans, racks, Tempering tools, Temperature-controlled rooms, Computers, Phones, Any other items seen fit for role.
Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; Minimum 1 year of baking or commercial bakery experience preferred; Working knowledge of commercial baking equipment (e.g., mixers, ovens, proofers); Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and procedures accurately; Ability to work independently and in a team setting during overnight hours; Food Handler’s Permit (or ability to obtain one).
Skills and Abilities: Ability to write, speak, hear, and understand the spoken word to respond promptly to pages, requests, team members, and guests; Strong self-motivation skills; Proven ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve goals; Strong analytical and decision-making skills to address operational challenges; Ability to implement solutions quickly and effectively; Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage various bakery operations simultaneously; Ability to learn new programs quickly; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; Good math skills; Ability to read and follow instructions; Great verbal communication skills.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive hourly wage/salary.
Paid time and a quarter on Sundays.
Benefits packages including health insurance, Disability plans, EAP, 401k plans, and Supplemental Insurances.
10% discount, restrictions apply.
Ace Hardware Discount at Lees Ace Hardware locations.
Paid Time Off to those who qualify.