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Production: Baker
Summary
About us: Uhuru Foods & Pies is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Black Star Industries that is an economic self-reliance program of the Uhuru Movement with the mission to reclaim land, food production and food distribution into the hands of African people worldwide.
Definition: Under the supervision of the Uhuru Pies Coordinator, the Baker leads daily bakery production and oversees baking operations. This is a hands-on role that requires strong baking skills and accurate recipe scaling. The Baker ensures products are made consistently, efficiently, on schedule and to quality standards.
Responsibilities
Essential Responsibilities:
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Lead daily production of muffins, pastries, and baked goods.
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Follow and scale recipes accurately based on production needs.
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Maintain consistent quality in taste, texture, and appearance.
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Create and manage daily prep lists, shop lists and production schedules.
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Supervise volunteers as needed.
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Maintain safety, inventory and production logs according to Uhuru Bakery Standard Operating Procedures
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Take inventory and prepare purveyor orders for the manager.
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Minimize ingredient waste.
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Ensure safe food handling and sanitation practices according to Uhuru Bakery Standard Operating Procedures and those required by health departments and other public agencies.
Key Tasks
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Mix Uhuru Pie fillings and dough according to recipes and standards provided by the Uhuru Pies Coordinator
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Package Uhuru Pies according to procedures.
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Manage the schedule by which pies are assembled and baked
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Bake pies at proper baking times, maintaining temperature of ovens, rotation of pies and proper baking time to ensure that pies are properly baked and not over or under-cooked
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Maintain a clean work space throughout the day and at the end of the shift
Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics:
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Passionate about baking and working in a cooperative kitchen environment
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Leads and contributes to positive, safe and effective work environment of all volunteers
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Works collaboratively, team player
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Able to prioritize tasks and manage time well under pressure
Experience Requirements
Qualifications
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Strong commercial baking experience required.
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Ability to accurately adjust recipe quantities.
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ServSafe Certification required.
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Organized, dependable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
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Must participate in Uhuru Foods trainings
Physical Requirements: Physical requirements include but are not limited to lifting of up to 50 lbs.
Skill Sets
Behavioral Traits
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