Baker

Description of position:

Prepares and bakes high-volume of bakery product according to Costco formulas.

Daily tasks and responsibilities:

• Uses and monitors proof box, setting of temperature, humidity and timers.
• Uses and monitors gas fired rack ovens, setting temperature and timers. Uses oven mitts to remove baked rack of product for cooling.
• Refers to and follows production sheets for Order of Production.
• Uses Formula Book, Scaling and Yield Sheets, Production Bench Manual, Proof Box Sheet, Oven Time and Temperature Sheet.
• Scales and combines ingredients using power equipment to prepare various types of baked goods. Rolls, cuts and shapes products.
• Uses production thermometers, dough divider, scales, knives, spatulas, safety ladder and scissors when preparing various scratch and frozen items.
• Produces, dates and stores ingredients and product for next day use.
• Assists with other bakery duties as needed.
• Provides prompt and courteous member service.
• Follows SSOP guidelines as it refers to proper cleaning and sanitation of all equipment required by this position.
• Completes and complies with 11 Commandments of Quality Assurance, Food Safety certification, and all safety training required by warehouse and department.

Non-Essential Functions and Tasks:

• Assists with front end duties as necessary.
• Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.

Qualifications (Costco-specific or industry-specific skills that candidates should possess):

• Education/Training: Trade School required.
• Licenses/Certifications: Food Handling, food safety preferred
• Experience: Bakery experience required.
• Knowledge/Skills: Baking knowledge required.