Baker

Description of position:
Prepares and bakes high-volume of bakery product according to Costco formulas. Handles industrial sized ingredient containers and operates large power mixer. Monitors ovens.
Daily tasks and responsibilities:

• Assembles, measures, and combines large quantities of ingredients according to Costco formulas. Uses calculator to adjust formula for alternate yield.
• Uses power equipment to mix and prepare bakery product, such as dough roller, muffin depositor and crust machine.
• Operates power mixer to prepare batter, frosting and fillings for baked goods.
• Rolls, cuts and shapes dough for breads and pastry. Transfers raw product to raising rooms.
• Bakes product in large ovens, monitors ovens and removes baked product to cooling racks at appropriate time. Feeds dough into automated dough machine.
• Monitors sanitation, temperatures, pull dates and complies with health code. Follows safety and security procedures.
• Follows department production procedures and standards for quality and consistency of finished product.
• Provides prompt and courteous member service.
• Assists with other bakery duties as needed.

Non-Essential Functions and Tasks:

• Assists in other areas of the warehouse as necessary.

Qualifications (Costco-specific or industry-specific skills that candidates must possess):

• Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Food Safety Certification - Level 1 required first day in the position.
• Experience: Baker experience required.
• Knowledge/Skills:  None.    
• Other:         

Knowledge and talents recommended for job success:
NOTE: For postings in Quebec locations, candidates must be able to communicate in French (oral and written).

Costco Wholesale Canada accepts applications for this role on an ongoing basis rather than posting a dated vacancy. Applying adds you to the pool the location draws on when a shift opens. Choose the location you want on Costco Wholesale Canada's page before you apply.