The Market Baker Part Time

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Job Title: The Market Baker Part Time

Department: The Market

Location: 15 Farm View Dr New Gloucester Maine 04260

Reports To: Retail Operations Director

Status: Non-Exempt-Hourly

SUMMARY
The Market at Pineland Farms is seeking part-time baker to join their very talented team. This is a year-round position; we will not be hiring seasonal staff for this job. The ideal candidate will be a hardworking person with a great attitude and a willingness to learn from and work with others. Candidates with previous experience in baking will be given priority in our hiring process, but we are willing to train the right person with no experience. This team member will learn to bake bagels from scratch while working 2-3 shifts per week, primarily mornings starting at 5AM. Sundays are mandatory (occasional time off requests will be honored). Pay rate starts at $17/hour (more with experience), plus pooled tips.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Follow established recipes accurately meeting food safety standards
Operate commercial baking equipment (e.g., ovens, mixers, etc.).
Ensure all baked goods meet freshness and quality standard
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Adhere to food safety and sanitation regulations.
Properly handle and store all baking ingredients and supplies per safety and established protocols.
Interact with customers when needed, providing product information and taking orders.
Ability to collaborate with other kitchen and bakery staff

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Prior experience in baking preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Prior experience with baking preferred

CERTIFICATIONS

ServSafe - Will train right candidate

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. This position takes place in an indoor kitchen setting, often around hot ovens and stoves. Temperatures can rise, especially during the summer months, due to continuous oven use. The role is front-facing, requiring interaction with the public. A bakery environment is typically fast-paced, and physically demanding. Bakers are expected to maintain high levels of hygiene and adhere to strict safety protocols while working with specialized equipment. The work often involves early mornings, standing for long periods, and close collaboration with a team. The employee is occasionally exposed to cleaning chemicals. Potential workplace hazards include burns and cuts; appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as aprons and cut-resistant gloves, is provided to ensure safety.

BENEFITS

Earned PTO
20% off Market purchases