Bakery Assistant
Full-Time
Bakery
Sapapalii, Savaii Samoa
$5.84/hourly
Job Purpose
The Bakery Assistant supports the daily operations of the bakery by preparing ingredients, maintaining a spotless kitchen environment, packaging finished goods, and assisting with basic baking tasks. This role is vital for ensuring high-quality production, strict food safety compliance, and efficient workflow.
Key Responsibilities
Ingredient Prep & Scaling: Accurately measure, weigh, and sift ingredients (flour, sugar, yeast, etc.) according to recipes. Prep fillings, glazes, and toppings.
Production Support: Assist the baker with mixing, kneading, shaping, and rolling dough or batter. Monitor oven timers and temperatures as directed.
Sanitation & Cleanliness: Wash mixing bowls, utensils, trays, and heavy equipment. Clean and sanitize workstations, counters, and floors continuously to meet health codes.
Inventory & Stocking: Unload ingredient deliveries, rotate stock using the FIFO (First In, First Out) method, and report low inventory levels to the manager.
Packaging & Display: Allow baked goods to cool completely, then slice, package, label, and price items correctly. Ensure front-of-house display cases look fresh and appealing.