Job Title

Prepare all bakery food items in an accurate and timely manner. Organize weekly production run and assign tasks daily. Ensure accurate and prompt inventory updates each week. Follow all production sheets and record all food usage. Record all waste on log. Check all food items for taste and appearance. Ensures recipes are followed, and any revisions are recorded and reported to the supervisor, including menu discrepancies. Takes the lead in the kitchen instructing bakery employees on proper safety, food production, and sanitation. Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation guidelines. Ensure proper labeling and storage of products. Maintain temperature logs throughout shift and ensure food is baked and maintains appropriate temperature throughout service. Avoid cross contamination and actively monitor food quality. Follow proper heating, reheating, and cooling of food as well as proper thawing methods. Ensures temperatures of refrigerated coolers are taken and recorded as required. Assist with baking assignments, production paperwork, and ongoing training of current and new bakers. Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely and efficient food service. Maintain a clean and organized workspace for efficient food preparation and presentation. Make sure baked goods are visually appealing and presented in an attractive manner. Communicate professionally and effectively with staff, supervisory staff, and/or customers. Maintain current knowledge of all areas of responsibility. Provide excellent customer service. Assists in cleaning the kitchen, coolers, freezers, and storage area. Reports equipment repair or replacement in a timely manner and follows up. Adhere to written and oral University and UHD policies such as time and attendance and UHD / UT trainings and compliance. Complete and maintain required food safety training, including Texas Food Handler Safety. Follow work safety guidelines and utilize proper PPE as needed. Other duties as assigned.