(FT) Bakery Manager
hace 1 día
Albany
Culinary Department - Full Time Overview: To manage the bakery to ensure production of an attractive and delicious array of baked goods and pastries; to develop, improve and update standard recipes and develop signature recipes which meet Coop food policy and departmental objectives regarding local and organic food sourcing, sales, margin, and labor costs. Status: Full-time, $27.00/hour Supervisor: Culinary Manager Job Responsibilities: Bakery Production & Management • Ensure daily inventory of bakery ingredients, record loss and donations, • Prepare daily production schedules to ensure variety that meets demands in both quality and volume of diverse customer base, • Develop production criteria with regard to quality, quantity and timeliness of display of product, • Prepare breads, pastries and other items as required, • Monitor appearance and test quality of all baked goods produced, • Monitor ingredients pricing and sales to ensure margin accuracy and to uphold our commitment to serve high quality products at a competitive price while keeping waste to a minimum, • Communicate with managers and bakers regarding daily production, catering, and other matters relevant to the operation of the bakery sub-department, • Develop new, improve upon old, and ensure that all bakers follow recipes, meeting time and quality standards for finished products, • Develop training materials and train bakers and bakery member workers regarding all aspects of excellent baked good production, • Know and follow proper rotation, dating and baked goods storage procedures, • Prepare a diverse array of bakery items that include seasonal, local, organic ingredients and cater to dietary preferences that include vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options, • Maintain a full and attractive bakery case and bread display, • Manage vendors of baked goods to ensure consistent excellent product in appropriate amounts, • Communicate with buyer/receiver regarding the purchase of ingredients and packaging and display items, • Maintain recipes, systems and procedures as necessary to permit another baker to easily substitute for a shift, • Create accurate signage and labels for each item offered for sale, • Work with Deli Management Team to develop annual schedule for seasonally appropriate holiday specialties and event promotions, • Accept and fulfill bakery requests and special orders, • Work with deli manager to maintain bakery sub-department, tracking costs of goods, sales and losses, • Track sales of baked goods so as to prepare appropriate amounts of baked goods based on sales traffic Food Service Area Maintenance • Ensure all work surfaces, trays, mixing bowls and pans used in baking are washed, cleaned and put away before break, • Maintain stove, oven, sinks, prep surfaces, and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition, according to Department of Health standards, • Daily cleaning of entire deli bakery case, bread display, and bakery prep area, • Fill flours and re-stock key products, bags and boxes before they are depleted, • Clean spills promptly and take out trash in a timely manner, • Keep working area clean, swept, and mopped, • Follow proper safety, food storage, and labeling procedures, • Promptly advise Food Service Manager of any equipment repair or replacement needs Customer Service • Provide significant attention to customers including a willingness to go above and beyond expectations for all internal and external guests, • Smile and greet everyone you encounter, • Maintain awareness of customers throughout the store in order to ensure premier customer experience General • Be positive in the performance of all aspects of the job, • Take responsibility for knowing the menu and understanding recipes (including: knowing how it tastes, how it looks, how it travels, and what accompaniments are required), • Recognize and communicate to supervisor the need for adjustments in the production schedule, • Maintain awareness of co-workers and their activities, • Work effectively as part of a team; recognize when help is needed and be willing to offer or ask for help, • Maintain consistency in food preparation while also providing creativity where appropriate, • Be prompt for scheduled start times and be willing to work beyond scheduled hours as assigned to get the job done, • Promptly address ordering requirements, equipment needs, or staffing issues, • Other duties as assigned by supervisor, • Have fun at work! Position Requirements: • 2+ years of experience in baking or equivalent combination of culinary education and experience, • Well organized, with strong attention to detail, • Demonstrated knowledge of basic baking techniques, safe use of knives, proper work station sanitation techniques, and food temperature "danger zone", • Familiarity with professional stoves, ovens and professional kitchen appliances, • Demonstrated passion for baking great breads, muffins, bars, cakes, pies and desserts and giving great service to internal staff and member and to customers, • Ability to work safely and remain calm and organized in a crowded and deadline-driven environment, • Demonstrated organizational, verbal/written communication and arithmetic skills, • Self-motivated, • Ability to spend 100% of work time standing and with regular and frequent environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water, • Ability to lift and transport 50 lbs regularly, • Ability to attend to and follow oral instructions and verbal cues in a noisy environment, • Demonstrated familiarity with basic office software including word processing, email, internet access, and spreadsheets; regular access to email and text messages, • Willingness to collaborate with and learn from co-workers, • Demonstrated resourcefulness and flexibility Shift: Rotating Days and Evenings This position is currently accepting applications.