Stockton
PAQ, Inc. is a 100% Employee-Owned Company consisting of 25 retail grocery stores throughout the Central Valley and Central Coast of California. Seventeen of our stores are price-impact, warehouse format under the Food 4 Less banner, and Eight are Hispanic format under the Rancho San Miguel Market banner. At PAQ, Inc., our Employee Owners are the building blocks of a strong futurecome build with us! The Baker is responsible for producing high-quality scratch-made Hispanic baked goods, including breads, pastries, and specialty items, in accordance with established recipes and production standards. The Baker is tasked with maintaining a clean and sanitary baking environment and collaborates with the team to meet customer demand and uphold the company's commitment to quality and service. Essential Functions of the Position: • Prepare doughs, batters, and fillings according to established recipes and techniques., • Weigh and measure ingredients precisely to ensure consistency in product quality., • Operate and maintain baking equipment, including mixers, ovens, and proofing chambers., • Shape, mold, and decorate dough to create a variety of breads, pastries, and desserts., • Monitor the baking process to ensure products are baked to perfection and meet desired standards., • Coordinate with the bakery lead to determine baking priorities and production schedules., • Assist in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels of ingredients and supplies., • Follow strict sanitation and food safety guidelines to maintain a clean and hygienic baking environment., • Understanding basic baking processes and techniques, including preparing dough, batters, and baked goods., • Knowledge of proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures to ensure food safety., • Ability to bake various goods, from breads to pastries, following recipes and adjusting as necessary., • Precision in measuring ingredients, following recipes, and ensuring the quality and appearance of baked goods., • Ability to adapt to changing situations, manage multiple demands, and work effectively with diverse personalities., • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, such as baking, customer service, and cleaning., • Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8-hour shifts., • Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally., • Performing repetitive motions, such as kneading dough, mixing ingredients, and operating bakery machinery., • Regularly bend, stoop, and reach to access ingredients, place items in ovens, and retrieve baked goods from shelves., • Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for tasks that require precise movements, such as decorating pastries, slicing bread, and packaging products., • Working in a hot environment due to ovens and other baking equipment. Ability to tolerate variations in temperature and handle hot items safely., • Good vision to ensure the quality and appearance of baked goods, read labels and recipes, and operate machinery safely., • Maintain clear communication with customers and team members., • Move quickly and efficiently to assist customers and manage workload., • Work Hours: Vary, with availability required on weekends, evenings, and holidays; typically, 8-hour shifts for full-time employees., • Environment: Indoor, climate-controlled with adequate lighting and ventilation. Exposure to hot temperatures from ovens and warmers and cooler temperatures in refrigerated areas and freezers., • Food Handling: Regular handling of various food products, including flour, sugar, and other baking ingredients, which may involve exposure to allergens., • Dress Code: Professional and presentable attire as determined by store management, including a name tag, company-issued shirts, hats, jackets, or personal shirts that are black, burgundy, or blue, in good repair, and not faded. Use approved hats or hair nets. Wear safety toes and non-slip shoes., • Exposure: May be exposed to hot equipment and cleaning chemicals., • Noise Level: Working in an environment with moderate to high noise levels from mixers, ovens, and other bakery equipment., • Education: High school diploma or equivalent., • PAQ, Inc is an "At-Will" employer. Reports To: Lead, Bakery Employee Type: Regular, Full-Time Exemption Type: Non-Exempt Travel Required: No