Apprentice Baker

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Summary of Role: Assist with the mixing and preparation of baked goods including but not limited to breads, rolls, muffins, cookies, cakes, and Danish.

Hours:

• Full time
• Days vary: Sunday - Friday
• Shifts vary: 4:00 pm - 1:00 am
• Overtime is mandatory on an as needed basis

Job Duties:

• Prepare breads and rolls by kneading and molding bread dough into loaves or desired shapes
• Prepare and/or apply toppings, fillings, icings, etc. to baked goods
• Operate large scale bakery equipment such as mixers and various ovens
• Make sure all details are done and the work is exact
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Procedures
• Understand and follow HACCP
• Comply with Busken Employee handbook
• Carry out other duties as assigned by leadership and abide by the Busken Promise

Qualifications:

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience in baking or food manufacturing environment preferable
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a consistent basis
• Strong math skills
• Ability to repeat the same physical activities, such as kneading and rolling dough, standing, bending/stooping, lifting and twisting for 8 or more hours at a time
• Available to work early mornings, late evenings, holidays and weekends
• Ability to handle exposure to very hot or cold temperatures
• Make repetitive motions and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume production environment
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Self motivated, going from one task to the other without being given direction
• Strong sense of ownership and desire to create quality products

Busken Bakery, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on skill and experience along with health, dental, 401K and other benefits. All candidates who are offered a position will be required to successfully complete a background check.

Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.