Job Description

The Central Bakery department bakes, prepares and delivers products to numerous other IGA and Buehler's stores in SW Indiana.

They are currently looking for a FT bread baker, and another PT person to work doing production in this area. In addition, they are looking for a PT delivery driver. Must have valid driver's license.

Key Responsibilities (baker)

• Food Preparation: Measuring ingredients, kneading dough, setting oven controls, and monitoring baking times based on standardized recipes.
• Finishing & Presentation: Decorating pastries and cakes, icing, glazing, and arranging items neatly in display cases.
• Customer Service: Greeting customers, answering product questions, taking custom orders, and suggestive selling.
• Sanitation & Compliance: Cleaning work areas, sanitizing equipment, and adhering to strict health, food safety, and OSHA regulations.
• Inventory Management: Rotating stock, packing fresh-baked goods, pricing items, and managing raw ingredient supplies. [ 1, 2, 3, 4]

Qualifications & Physical Demands

• Physical Capability: Must be able to stand for extended periods, bend and stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Schedule Flexibility: Early morning, weekend, and holiday availability is often required due to production demands.
• Skills: Strong basic math skills for recipe scaling, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of kitchen safety procedures. [ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]