Overview: Job Title: ? Baker Department:?? Bakery/Cafe Location: On-site Shift: Flexible schedule - includes weekends Wage: S tarts at $18.00/Hr Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Company Overview: At Bobs Red Mill, we inspire joy with wholesome foods. Since 1978, we have been leading the natural foods industry by providing our customers with good food that makes them feel great. Wholesome means ensuring our food is of the highest quality, empowering and supporting our diverse group of employee owners, respecting our planet, and bettering our communities. We believe that joy is for everyone . We believe taking care of our community starts with giving our employee owners the resources to take care of their physical, mental, financial, and future well-being by offering a leading benefits package. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401k, Profit Sharing Program, and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Paid Holidays & Vacation 25% Retail Store Discount Employee Assistance Program counseling, legal issue support, financial guidance, and more. Tuition Reimbursement Childcare Discounts And MORE! Purpose: To inspire joy with wholesome foods. Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Determination Position Overview: The Baker assists customers by preparing quality baked goods for our bakery, restaurant, wholesale accounts, and the Bobs Red Mill Whole Grain Store . Responsibilities: Essential Job Functions: Measures, blends, shapes, stores, and prepares baked goods according to recipe specs, quality, and presentation standards. Decorates and displays finished products. Greets customers, answers questions, and takes and fills orders accurately and on time. Safely uses bakery equipment and keeps up equipment maintenance. Recommends, selects, and helps customers with bakery questions as needed. Shares product knowledge enthusiastically and accurately to elevate service and increase sales. Ensures food and merchandise is properly stocked, labeled, and rotated. Remains friendly and service-oriented, even during times of long lines and high traffic. Ensures a clean, organized, safe, and respectful environment for guests and employees. Confronts and resolves difficult situations in a proactive, objective, professional, and solution-oriented manner. Ensures that the companys brand is properly reflected by keeping a well-maintained, clean, well-organized, and stocked counter and food window area. Communicates effectively with individuals, groups, peers, management, and the general public. Maintains food knowledge on all Bobs Red Mill offerings and confidently and accurately communicates that knowledge to customers. Complies with all company policies and procedures and operates all equipment in a safe and food-safe manner. Complies with Bobs Red Mill food safety policies and procedures including adherence to FDA regulations, Safe Quality Food (SQF) Standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Responsible for reporting food safety and quality concerns to Supervisors and/or Department Manager. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: None. This position reports to the General Manager and Restaurant Supervisor. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Possesses effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Effective time management skills. Ability to adapt to changes, problems, and shifting priorities. Knowledge of a variety of baking techniques including allergen-free and vegan baking. Ability to follow recipes accurately. Familiarity with measurement conversion to up- or down-scale a recipe. Effective customer service skills to assist clients, customers, and team members. Ability to understand and respond to customer needs and requests. Effective time management skills. Ability to read, understand, and communicate information in English. Demonstrates Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, and Determination. Ability to work in an environment where exposure to potential food allergens is or may be present. Qualifications: Education and Experience: 1 year or more of professional baking experience, AND High School diploma or equivalent; OR Any combination of education and additional years of experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability to perform assigned tasks. Must hold or be able to obtain a food handlers card. Physical Demands: Position regularly requires walking or standing for up to 2 hours at a time. Position regularly requires working around high temperatures. Position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Frequently will be required to bend, kneel, or crouch. Work Environment: The primary work environment for this position is within the conventional and wheat-free bakery. While indoors, may encounter temperatures from 32F within a cooler to 425F around cooking equipment. Employees will be exposed to common food allergens.