Job Purpose

Manufactures various cake products in accordance with designated specifications; performs various job tasks of a repetitive nature in accordance with product type and production requirements; conforms to Good Manufacturing and Safety practices as outlined by company policy.

Essential Functions

• Responsibility to work and act safely in accordance with all policies

• Responsibility to report safety hazards to people or product and comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices

• Maintains regular throughput of product to the production line

• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices by adhering to company policy and keeping work areas and equipment neat and clean on an ongoing basis

• Understands product specification and makes routine checks to verify equipment performance; adjusts equipment as needed.

• Monitors equipment performance and reports damaged or faulty equipment to supervisor

o Operates batter depositors and various continuous mixing systems

o Operates automatic oven loading equipment; loads and unloads oven manually as required

• Inspects pans for cleanliness and notifies supervisor when deficiencies are observed

o Palletizes pans as directed

o Monitors proper operation of pan greasing unit by maintaining proper grease levels

o Inspects pans for proper grease coverage

• Ensure products meet the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code by reporting to a leader, supervisor, or manager any instances or conditions that would negatively affect the products quality, food safety, or regulatory requirements.

• Back up for this position is other Bakers, Sr. Bakers and Baking Lead

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• High School diploma or equivalent

o Basic Math skills

o Must be able to read and write English

o Basic computer skills and ability to operate scanner gun

• Demonstrates manual dexterity

o Ability to perform repetitive motions on a regular basis

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment using both hands, frequent bending/stooping with occasional walking and lifting/moving up to 100 lbs.

• Ability to work over 40 hours per week & 8 hours per day - ability to work overtime is required

• Must be able to stand for a full shift

• Must be able to work in a hot environment

• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens : peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish