Bakery Clerk

Safeway, Inc. Seattle Division

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Baker

JOB DESCRIPTION:As a primary contact for Safeway customers, the Baker provides friendly, courteous, and helpful service.The Baker mixes and bakes ingredients according to recipes to produce breads, pastries, and other baked goods. Applies glaze, icing or other topping to baked goods. Working with Bakery Sales Manager, the Baker plans items to be baked for day and week. Obtains necessary ingredients from storage areas.Reads recipes. Mixes ingredients by hand or power mixer. May take special orders in person or over the phone. Cleans Bakery area.

JOB DUTIES:1. Safeway Baker employees are generally responsible for completing the following job duties:1. Provide customer service as currently defined by the employer within the scope of the position and within company policy.1. Plan daily production.1. Measure flour, sugar, shortening, and other ingredients to prepare batters, dough, fillings, and icings.1. Dump ingredients into mixing-machine bowl or steam kettle to mix or cook ingredients according to specifications.1. Role, cut, and shape dough and related products preparatory to baking.1. Place dough in pans, molds or on sheets and bake in oven or grill.1. Read recipes and other instructions.1. Obtain necessary stock and transports to work area.1. Order ingredients and supplies as needed.1. Organize and maintain cleanliness of work area.1. Other duties as assigned.

JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:1. Ability to follow company customer service procedures. Demonstrated prior customer service skills or related experience.1. Ability to interact with customers and co-workers.1. Ability to understand and follow directions.1. Ability to operate machinery.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Limited. May supervise bakery staff during Bakery Manager’s absence.

PERMITS/LICENSES:Varies depending on store location and state/county requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:%Inside: 100% %Outside: RareTemperature Extremes: May enter freezer or ovens for short periods of time.Chemicals: Seldom (mild detergents or glass cleaner).

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Safeway, Inc. Seattle DivisionJob Title: Baker

MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:pans, bowls, molds, etc., various mixers and blenders, recipes/written instructions, scale, hand truck, six- wheeled cart, box cutter, pen and pencils, paper and plastic bags, spray bottle, rags, telephone/intercom, ovens, ranges, microwaves, hand utensils including knives, spoons etc., graduated measuring containers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Constant (over 70% of the time)Frequent (30-70%)Occasional (10-30%)Seldom (1-10%)

Lifting:Constantly lifts 1-10 lbs. Frequently lifts 11-20 lbs. Occasionally lifts 21-35 lbs.Carrying:Occasionally carries 1-35 lbs.Pushing / Pulling:Constantly pushes/pulls 1-20 lbs. Frequently pushes/pulls 21-35 lbs.Reaching:Constant knee to shoulder level reaching of 1-50 lbs. Seldom overhead reaching and at or above shoulder level reaching.Standing: Constant standing while on job. Sitting allowed on breaks.Walking: Frequent walking while on job.Climb/Balance:Seldom. May use step stool or ladder.Trunk Functions:Frequent bending of head. Occasional neck rotation, bending/stooping, twisting, crouching, and squatting.Upper Extremity:Constant handling/grasping. Occasional forceful gripping.Vision: Use of peripheral vision and depth perception to move around crowded store area and push cart in aisles containing customers. Near vision used to verify operation of equipment. Uses vision to check progress of baking goods.Hearing: To converse with customers, provide service, perceive questions and conduct business. Answer pages and receive information from other employees.Speech: To converse with customers, answer questions and conduct business. To page other employees over intercom and give instructions.

Safeway will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities who can meet overall job requirements.

SAFEWAY, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.38 - $16.88 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Restaurant type:

• Bakery

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17