Bakehouse Baker

Description

Are you passionate about baking and dedicated to creating delicious treats that everyone can enjoy? Valley’s Own Bakehouse invites you to join our team as a Scratch Baker! Located in Rosemount, our certified gluten-free bakehouse is built on the belief that everyone deserves to savor the goodness of freshly baked goods. From irresistible sweet treats to essential everyday staples, each product is hand-crafted with precision using carefully sourced ingredients.

We're seeking qualified applicants with 1+ years of previous professional scratch baking experience. The ideal candidate should be capable of lifting 30-50 pounds regularly and be available Monday-Friday between 8am-4pm. However, we are open to considering flexible schedules for the right candidate, including part-time hours.

Candidates with ServSafe certification or previous gluten-free baking experience are encouraged to apply, as these would be valuable assets to our team.  At Valley’s Own Bakehouse, we take pride in offering a competitive benefits package for our employees, including:

• Competitive wages
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Access to medical, dental, vision, long-term, and short-term disability insurance for full-time employees
• A 20% employee discount on healthy groceries every day

Baking, Quality and Consistency

• Measure and mix ingredients to form dough or batter, using Hobart mixer, or beat and stir ingredients by hand
• Shape dough for cookies and pies. Place in greased or floured pans and bake.
• Work with proof box and rack oven baking
• Frost and pipe cakes, cupcakes and cream tarts
• Help maintain inventory of baking supplies, coolers and freezers
• Package product, case product and freeze product
• Ensure products are produced according to established standards
• Perform gluten and other allergen testing
• Research and develop new recipes as requested

Business Operations, Safety and Compliance

• Alert Management of potential theft or other emergencies
• Wash dishes according to established guidelines
• Maintain kitchen in sanitary and orderly condition following guidelines
• Clean up spills immediately and take out trash after shift
• Follow Bakehouse safety, storage and labeling procedures
• Advise Management of equipment repair and replacement needs
• Participate in periodic inventory counts
• Attend Bakehouse staff meetings and other assigned training requirements
• Perform any other duty as assigned by Bakehouse Management Team

Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Previous professional baking experience (1+ years)
• English proficiency 
• Ability to read and convert established recipes using standard units of measurement
• Ability and desire to work on a baking production team
• Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills
• Detail oriented and able to multi-task and remain flexible to the changing needs of the business
• Regular, predictable attendance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous cake decorating experience (1+ years)
• Previous experience with fryer usage
• Familiarity with natural foods, dietary allergies, gluten free/celiac, grocery industry or cooperatives
• Able to use forklift

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift/push/pull/carry 50+ pounds regularly
• Manual dexterity with ability to reach, grasp and perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, and fingers for extended periods of time
• Mid-to-general range visual acuity to evaluate and interact in working environment and operate bakehouse cooking equipment and appliances for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Constant exposure to working in refrigerated/frozen and hot/humid environments
• Ability to climb ladders, kneel, crouch, and bend occasionally required
• Ability to be exposed to, work with, and directly handle dietary allergies 
• Ability to work safely with cooking equipment and sanitation supplies

Reports To: Food Production Operations Supervisor

Department, Status and Salary: Bakehouse, Part or Full Time, Hourly (At Will)

Valley Natural Foods Core Competencies

• Adaptability/Flexibility/Dependability
• Communication/Listening Skills
• Customer Service/Customer Focus
• Integrity/Accountability
• Sense of Urgency/Productivity
• Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills
• Work Environment/Safety/Job Knowledge

Position Specific Competencies

• Planning
• Product Knowledge
• Quality

The information above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performance by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. VNF management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. This is not an employment contract and does not interfere with MN’s Employment At Will Law.