Production Assistant (Baking) Jobs

Reports to: Production Manager

FSLA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY OF POSITION

This person assists the Production Manager to produce baked goods and ice cream prep products for The Comfy Cow. The baked goods and prep items produced by the Production Assistant contribute to a robust menu of store offerings and traditional and innovative ice cream flavors.

The Production Assistant will assist the Production Manager with the following:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support production of baked ice cream inclusions
• Place dough / batter in pans, molds or on sheets and bake in a convection oven; observe products while cooking and adjust controls as needed
• Use icing, fillings, and decorations for presentation
• Bake cookies, pies, pastries, and other baked goods
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned
• Mix, cut, and form dough according to recipes
• Mix icings and other toppings and decorate cakes and other baked goods
• Roll, cut and shape dough to form pie crusts, tarts, cookies and other related products
• Measure and mix ingredients to form dough or batter, following recipes
• Use machinery and appliances for mixing, baking, and storing baked goods
• Use a variety of kitchen tools, including electric mixers, pans, rolling pins and cutting tools
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen area; clean cooking equipment, dishware, and utensils

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a bakery / restaurant / hospitality industry or similar retail business; or academic training equivalent thereof
• Work in a way that fosters the enthusiasm, integrity, satisfaction, and high performance of all employees
• Manage and maintain all facilities to defined standards
• Be reliable, organized, and communicate effectively as part of a team

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Other duties may be assigned.

• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to access all small wares or product at varying heights of storage
• Must reach, bend, stoop, lift, wipe
• Walks or stands for long periods of time
• Some repetitive motion may be required
• Required to operate equipment set at standard height

WORK CONDITIONS

• Hazards include, but not limited to, slipping, tripping, burns, cuts, abrasions and falls.
• Part-time hours available with some weekend availability from time to time

NOTE: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.