Baker

Job description

SUMMARY: Staff of Life Natural Foods began as a whole grain bakery in 1969. Over the years we have developed many locally renowned breads and pastries. We have since grown to a full service natural foods market. DUTIES: -Create new products and recipes that are appropriate for Staff of Life. Ensure that new recipes are able to be produced within required cost-of-goods parameters -Taste test new recipes by providing owners with samples and costing out recipe prior to sale -Utilize production logs and ensure that, on a daily basis, you accurately record each item you produce on a daily basis -Utilize waste logs and ensure that, on a daily basis, you accurately record each item that is not sold and the reason that item was not sold (e.g. expired, marked down half off, thrown away, used to make another item such as bread pudding) -Order appropriate amount of ingredients to produce all bakery items while minimizing spoilage -Monitor backstock for loss / theft and take immediate action by notifying owners if discovered -Ensure that all recipes and baking procedures are followed accurately so that bakery products taste and appearance are consistent from day to day and from baker to baker...