Lead Baker

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 

• Follows food safety and personnel safety procedures as outlined by company policy

• Maintains regular throughput of product to the production line

• Keeps constant communication with Finishing leads and supervisor.

• 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 

• 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.

• Directs or can operate batter depositors and various continuous mixing systems.

• Directs or can operate automatic oven loading equipment; loads and unloads oven manually as required.
  Inspects pans for cleanliness and notifies supervisor when deficiencies are observed. 

• Directs or can monitor proper operation of pan greasing unit  

• Inspects pans for proper grease coverage

• Operates pallet strapping equipment and is certified on fork truck operation.

• Trains team members on all equipment operation in Department.
• Understands and can operate WMS and Infinity systems.
• Performs quality check audits on baking Team Members
• Provides feedback to shift supervisor on members of his/her team.
• Performs any other jobs as assigned.
• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens:  peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish.

Qualifications (Education/Experience) 

• High School diploma or GED and 2 years of experience in manufacturing environment and/or food industry
• Production and packaging equipment and process experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Self-directed and capable of working without close supervision 
• Basic computer skills and ability to operate scanner gun
• Operate scales and measuring devices.
• Demonstrates manual dexterity
• 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
• Baking experience preferred