Baker (Lead / Senior Baker)
6 days ago
Vista
Job Description Job Title: Baker (Lead / Senior Baker) Classification: Non-Exempt Employment Status: Full-Time Reports To: Bakery Manager Work Location: Vista Position Summary The Baker (Lead/Senior) is responsible for the preparation, baking, finishing, and presentation of a variety of bakery products while providing day-to-day work direction and training to bakery staff. This role supports the Bakery Manager by assisting with workflow coordination, production planning, and quality control, while remaining hands-on in all aspects of bakery production. The position requires strong baking skills, leadership abilities, and strict adherence to all California, local, and federal food safety and workplace regulations. Essential Functions & Job Duties (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.) Customer Service & Communication • Greet customers promptly and courteously and provide assistance, product information, and recommendations as needed., • Prepare doughs, batters, icings, fillings, and scratch baking mixtures according to approved recipes and production schedules., • Mix, knead, portion, shape, pan, proof, bake, ice, decorate, and finish breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and other bakery items., • Pan and round bread dough; pan frozen products as required., • Accurately scale and portion products using commercial scales and weight measures., • Load, unload, and monitor ovens safely, adjusting temperatures and bake times for various products., • Provide daily work direction, guidance, and hands-on training to bakery associates., • Assist in assigning tasks, prioritizing workloads, and ensuring production goals and deadlines are met., • Monitor employee compliance with Company policies, food safety requirements, and safe work practices., • Support with training of new bakery team members., • Serve as a point of contact for bakery operations in the absence of the Bakery Manager., • Communicate operational issues, performance concerns, and training needs to the Bakery Manager. Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance • Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including the California Retail Food Code, OSHA standards, and Weights and Measures requirements., • Ensure proper sanitation, allergen awareness, labeling, and packaging procedures are followed., • Assist in receiving, unloading, and verifying deliveries against vendor invoices., • Inspect products for quality, count, and condition upon receipt., • Rotate ingredients and merchandise using FIFO (First In, First Out) practices., • Assist with ordering, inventory control, stocking, and storage., • Safely operate and oversee the use of bakery equipment, including mixers, ovens, slicers, dough rollers, and related tools., • Ensure bakery equipment, tools, and work areas are properly cleaned and sanitized., • Identify and report safety hazards or maintenance needs promptly. Other Duties This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, based on business needs. Qualifications • Must be at least 18 years of age., • 2–5 years of professional baking experience required; prior lead or supervisory experience preferred., • Knowledge of commercial baking techniques, food safety standards, and production workflows., • Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills., • Friendly, positive attitude with a customer-focused approach., • Ability to follow and enforce written and verbal instructions, recipes, and Company policies., • Open availability required, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Physical Demands & Work Environment • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 200 lbs., • Ability to stand and walk for 6–8 hours per shift., • Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, and repetitive hand motions., • Ability to operate knives, scales, mixers, wrappers, pallet jacks, and other bakery equipment., • Ability to vertically transfer trays up to 5 lbs. (7”–64”) and items up to 40 lbs. (5”–36”) for distances up to 36 feet without mechanical assistance., • Work performed in wet and dry conditions, including exposure to extreme temperatures (freezers, refrigerators, and hot ovens)., • Exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, fumes, hot surfaces, and slippery floors., • May require use of ladders and operation of department equipment. Work Hours & Compensation • Work Hours: Days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required, • Pay Frequency: Weekly Benefits (Eligibility requirements may apply) • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • 401(k) retirement plan with company match, • Vacation and sick leave in accordance with California law, • Flexible scheduling, • Career growth opportunities, • Store discount for employee and one household family member Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Frazier Farms Market is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.