Position Summary:
The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Assistant Baker ensures a smooth, efficient and guest-ready operation by meeting high- volume baking demands and maintaining a clean, sanitized bakery. The Assistant Baker embodies NBC core values and demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence and efficiency.
Accountabilities/Duties:
· Follows NbC proprietary recipes and cake production methods with precision and achieves productivity goals.
· Effectively utilizes measuring instruments, commercial-grade mixers and ovens, and other tools to bake cakes.
· Assists baker with accurately preparing raw ingredients and equipment for baking, places cake pans into hot oven and monitors the baking process.
· Assists baker with daily baking and production flow and processes
· Adheres to the proper packaging, labeling and storage of baked cakes as well as product rotation standards, and maintains baking and refrigeration logs.
· Ensures all baking supplies are sufficiently prepared for the next shift, and notifies management when replenishment is required.
· Complies with all health and safety guidelines and NbC policies and procedures, including strict adherence to dress code and personal hygiene.
· Manually washes, rinses and sanitizes all baking pans, dishes, utensils and other tools in a thorough and timely manner and adheres to all NBC standards.
· Monitors sanitation levels to ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines.
· Gathers and removes garbage, sweeps and mops floors, and cleans floor drains.
· Performs routine cleaning of windows, shelves, counters, refrigerator, cooler, and bathroom.
· Assists in the unloading, processing and storage of weekly supplies delivery.
· Maintains a consistent work attendance and punctuality record.
Core Values and Competencies:
· Servant’s Heart
o Goes above and beyond to support the team or guest, and is reliable, trustworthy and responsive.
o Keeps the good of the team or guest ahead of personal interests or gain.
o Displays humility and empathy in interactions with others.
· Spirit of a Champion
o Demonstrates pride in responsibilities, an intense drive and a passion to succeed.
o Takes initiative and 100% ownership of responsibilities, with zero excuses for issues within direct control.
o Operates with a strong sense of urgency and adheres to NbC brand standards.
· Genuine Connections
o Projects warmth, enthusiasm and optimism that attracts others.
o Builds positive, productive relationships with all team members.
o Listens actively and communicates openly, clearly and respectfully.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Is able to understand written and oral directions, interpret instructional documents such as recipes, operating procedures and health and safety rules, and apply knowledge to perform job responsibilities.
o Please note that NbC recipes are available in English and Spanish.
· Understands basic units of measurement used in the U.S.
· Has the ability to perform repetitious, physical tasks that require the strength to lift items of moderate to heavy weight (as much as 50 pounds) and stand for extended periods of time.
· Is able to operate commercial-grade ovens and other bakery equipment and work adjacent to a high-heat source.
· Is meticulous about using exact measurements, paying strict attention to timing and working on a tight, fast-paced production schedule.
· Can evaluate products, processes, information, and surroundings to determine compliance with standards.
· Possesses the discipline and attention to detail to strictly adhere to health and safety practices and work environment standards.
· Is diligent, organized, and self-motivated, with the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
Education, Certifications and Work Experience Requirements:
· Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
· While no formal education or work experience is required, previous experience as a Baker or in another operational support role at a bakery, restaurant or foodservice environment is a plus.
