Bread Baker

A Bread Baker at Driscoll's Bake House is responsible for the day-to-day production of various bread types, ensuring they meet quality standards and are baked efficiently. 

Their responsibilities typically include:

1. Bread Production

• • • Prepare dough: Mix ingredients, knead dough, and ensure proper fermentation times for various bread types.
    • Shape and proof dough: Shape dough into loaves, rolls, or other desired forms, and allow proper proofing to ensure the right texture and rise.
    • Bake bread: Operate ovens to bake bread at the correct temperature and time, ensuring that the bread is baked to perfection in terms of texture, flavor, and appearance.

2. Quality Control

• • • Monitor bread quality: Check the texture, color, and taste of the bread to ensure it meets the bakery’s standards.
    • Make adjustments: Troubleshoot and adjust baking processes as necessary (e.g., adjusting oven temperature or dough hydration) to maintain consistency.

3. Ingredient Management

• • • Prepare ingredients: Measure and prepare flour, yeast, salt, and other ingredients required for bread recipes.
    • Inventory management: Keep track of ingredient levels, informing the lead baker or management when supplies need to be restocked.

4. Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• • • Operate baking equipment: Use mixers, proofers, ovens, and other bakery equipment to create the desired products.
    • Maintain cleanliness of equipment: Clean and maintain baking tools, machines, and work areas to ensure hygiene and smooth workflow.

5. Health and Safety Compliance

• • • Follow food safety regulations: Adhere to health and safety protocols to ensure safe food handling and prevent contamination.
    • Maintain a clean work environment: Keep the baking area clean, organized, and free from any hazards to ensure the safety of both employees and customers.

6. Team Collaboration

• • • Work with other bakers: Collaborate with other bakers, kitchen staff, and lead bakers to ensure efficient production and to meet the bakery’s needs.
    • Assist with training: Help train new or less experienced bakers on proper techniques and bakery practices as needed.

7. Time Management

• • • Meet production deadlines: Ensure bread is baked according to schedule, especially during busy hours, to meet customer demand.
    • Multitask effectively: Handle various tasks simultaneously, such as mixing dough, shaping loaves, and monitoring baking times.

8. Customer Focus

• • • Produce high-quality products: Ensure that all bread products meet customer expectations for freshness, quality, and taste.
    • Assist with special orders: Help fulfill special bread requests or orders, such as custom shapes or sizes, based on customer needs.

Overall, the bread baker plays an essential role in producing high-quality bread and maintaining the smooth operation of the bakery’s daily production process.

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