Production Mixer/Baker in Las Vegas, Nevada at Zippy's

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Napoleon Bakery Plant Manager or Assistant Manager, this position is primarily responsible for mixing ingredients for the daily production run. This position is a skill level position that should have prior experience in mixing batters and laminated doughs. This position requires understanding and experience of basic baking principles. The individual must be able use good judgment in adjusting production and troubleshooting quality concerns.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Able to operate various bakery equipment such as large mixers and reversible sheeter in a safe and efficient manner
• Mixes various types of batters and doughs which might include laminated doughs and Chiffon Batters
• Utilizes skills to execute efficient, high quality and timely production of items
• Is able to utilize their skills and knowledge to troubleshoot quality issues or concerns as they come up in production.
• Trains new team members
• Works with minimum amount of supervision
• Assist on oven, bread bench or any production position as needed
• Communicates with management team daily regarding various production issues and/or needs
• Has full awareness of safety policies. Leads by example and notifies management team of safety concerns
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation practices and standards at all time

QUALIFICATIONS:

Scheduling:

• Flexible, available any shift, any day

Physical Ability:

• Able to lift 25 to 50 pounds
• Able to stand for the entire shift

Mental Ability:

• Able to do simple math (add, subtract, multiply and do simple fractions)
• Good planning and organizational skills

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug-screening
• Must also have passed a TB test Dated/Issued within 12 months of date of hire OR Dated/Issued at the age of 16 or older.

Environmental Conditions:

• Able to work in a hot/cold environment
• There are both ambient temperatures and A/C rooms. The ambient temperature can reach at times in the 100’s and the A/C rooms go as low as 50 degrees
• There are also walk-in chills and freezers where temperatures go as low as minus 10 degrees

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• Previous bakery experience and dough mixing experience required

Desired Skills:

• Ability to operate various bakery mixers
• Skillful in preparing various different cake batters, yeast products, short doughs, fancy pastry goods, laminated doughs

Desired Attributes:

• Adaptable - able to accept direction
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Able to work with people at various skill levels
• Able to communicate with people at all levels
• Able to teach, guide and coach others
• Team contributor - communicates needs, makes suggestions to better processes

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.