Baker 1 - Apprentice

ssential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare, produce and bake a variety of scratch made Hispanic, South American, Traditional breads and pastries (must have experience following recipes.


• Use bakery equipment such as ovens, mixers, dough rollers, etc.


• Safely use and operate all Bakery equipment.


• Suggest Bakery department products and services to customers.


• Operate equipment and machinery such as baler, forklift, etc. based on operational needs.


• Other duties common to the Bakery department may be assigned by the supervisor as needed.


• Skills/Qualifications:


• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in baking and producing Hispanic Bakery and pastry products preferred.


• High school diploma/GED required or equivalent work experience.


• College coursework preferred.


• Must be 18 years of age.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.


• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.


• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form


• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.


• Bilingual (English and Spanish) highly preferred


• Work well with others in a team-oriented environment where one willingly takes on additional tasks with a positive attitude to help out the team/department.


• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services - this includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.


• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to coach and lead diverse work teams to achieve performance, quality, cost, and service goals.


• Physical Requirements:


• Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.


• Fast paced, high volume, detail-oriented work environment


• Exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals.


• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


• Occasionally requires the ability to move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.


• Lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.


• Requires extensive use of hands.


• Reach above and below shoulder height, constant walking, standing in one place for long periods of time, bending, stooping, lifting, etc.


• Work in hot and cold environments.


• Follow company health and safety rules and wear protective equipment when and where applicable.


• Safely use food handling and sanitation chemicals and equipment to maintain department cleanliness standards and local, State and Federal agencies regulations and requirements.


• PLEASE NOTE: Due to the cyclical nature of the grocery industry, team members are required to work varying shifts and schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, which reflect the Company's operating requirements. 


• El Rio Grande Latin Market is an Equal Opportunity Employer