Walt Churchill’s Market is looking for a Full-Time Baker/Donut Fryer for our Perrysburg, OH location.

If you LOVE great food, deliver consistent QUALITY, RESPECT your co-workers, CARE about customers, and maintain a SAFE and CLEAN work environment, we want to talk to you!

Job Summary:

The Baker/Donut Fryer reports to the Bakery Manager and is responsible for baking and frying product daily for customer enjoyment. The Baker/Donut Fryer will assist the Baker Lead by following recipes to deliver on Walt Churchill's Market high-quality baked goods. Expectations include making/preparing store-made items, including but not limited to: cookies, rolls, breads, donuts, and muffins, and assessing the quality of bakery products.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service by getting customers promptly, answering questions, and assisting with purchases
• Bake WCM Bakery items by following precise recipes and maintaining the quality that customers know and expect
• Maintain product knowledge of Bakery items
• Prioritize production to meet needs of Bakery Departments at both Briarfield and Perrysburg
• Safely operate Bakery equipment, including but not limited to: ovens, mixer, fryers, donut hopper, and filter system
• Consistently shape dough
• Make, fry, ice, and finish donuts; make donuts from dough mix or frozen dough
• Change fryer grease monthly, as directed by Bakery Manager
• Assist in receiving and optimizing Bakery products in the department and the freezer
• Organize and restock Baker supplies, communicating low stock with Bakery Manager
• Maintain general sanitation practices, food safety practices, and food storage practices according to store and health department standards
• Communicate with Bakery Management with regards to production schedules and product volume
• Cleaning duties include sweeping, mopping, cleaning surfaces, washing dishes, and maintaining/cleaning all Baker equipment

The description listed above is that of a Baker 1. If your prior experience aligns with the Baker 2 responsibilities and requirements, you will have additional responsibilities as listed below:

• Assist in training new Bakers to be successful in their position and as a team member
• Weigh, measure, and mix raw ingredients
• Prepare scratch-made items, including but not limited to: artisan breads, baguettes, cookies, and angel food cakes
• Safely operate and clean equipment such as sheeter, dough press, and mixers

Schedule:

Baker/Donut Fryers typically work a shift that starts at 12am and ends at 8am. Ability to work weekends and holidays is required.

We Offer:

• Become a WCM Owner! (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Paid vacation after 90 days + accrual PTO
• Extra holiday pay
• Employee Discount
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(K) with company match
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus plan
• Training and job advancement opportunities

Come be part of our 100+ year tradition and see why Walt Churchill's Market is "Better Because"!

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to adhere to an overnight/early morning schedule
• Must have weekend and holiday availability
• Multi-tasking, communication, and logical thinking skills
• Ability to follow recipes & instructions
• Willingness to learn and expand skillset
• Comfortable working with the public and greeting, speaking with, and assisting customers
• Attention to detail, ensuring duties are completed correctly and on time

Education & Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous commercial baking experience, preferred
• High school diploma or GED

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, twisting, lifting, bending, squatting, and reaching
• Occasional instances of pushing and pulling
• Must be able to frequently lift 10-50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds
• Ability to withstand working in both hot and cold environments, e.g. the Bakery Department and walk-in freezer