Bakery Associate

Description

Grow your career with us here at Mustard Seed!

At Mustard Seed Market & Cafe, we believe what you put in and on your body matters. That’s why everything on our shelves is made with real, natural ingredients, without the artificial additives. We’re committed to ingredient transparency so you can make informed choices for yourself and your family. It’s all part of our mission since 1981 to support a healthier lifestyle, every step of the way.

*Disclaimer* This position is a benefit eligible full-time role on a set schedule working 32 hours a week. The schedule is 7am - 3pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. 

Job Summary

Supports Bakery and Kitchen Catering prep team as needed 

Responsibilities

• Supports bakery, kitchen catering, and kitchen prep team as needed
• Handles all hot and cold foods appropriately during preparation and service, ensures proper sanitation practices occur continually.
• Packages, prices, and stocks completed products from supported departments.
• Maintains appropriate portion control and merchandising standards during service.
• Cleans equipment as assigned thoroughly and in a timely manner.
• Accurately inventories supplies daily, and requisitions items needed to meet par levels.
• Ensures all food and supplies are stored under proper conditions, covered, labeled, and dated.
• Stocks retail area, assists Cooks with display refrigerators and salad bar.
• Ensures all display foods are merchandised attractively as per standards. 
• Informs cooks in a timely manner when food quantities are low.
• Maintains standard operating procedures in accordance with company policy, guidelines and outside licensed and certification authorities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Works in a non-smoking, normal store environment where there is not physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise, etc.

Equipment Operated

• Bailer
• Ovens/Steamers
• Meat/Cheese Slicer
• Bread Slicer
• Personal Computer
• Trash Compactor
• Knives
• Scale
• Wrapping equipment
• Ordering machine
• Coffee Maker
• Espresso Grinder
• Flambe torch

Requirements

Education And Experience

• High school education or equivalent required
• 1-2 years' experience in food service industry preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Interpersonal skills
• Food Presentation skills
• Written & Verbal skills

Physical Requirements

• Bending
• Reading
• Walking
• Lifting & Carrying 40 lbs.
• Reaching
• Telephone Usage
• Hearing (Auditory)
• Writing
• Sight or peripheral Vision 
• Grasping
• Operating Equipment
• Communication (Verbal)
• Standing