Baker (#RF0130)
$23.82-$28.96 Hourly / $4,129.34-$5,019.24 Monthly / $49,552.18-$60,230.98 Yearly

Under general supervision, performs skilled baking of varied products on a volume basis; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.

This class is a specialist level in the Food Worker series. An employee in this class is responsible for using the full range of skills in the baking trade. This class is distinguished from other food service classes in that the latter have duties other than baking as their primary assignment.

• Receives instructions from supervisor as to kind and quantity of goods to be baked; selects recipes and determines sequence I which items are baked. 
• Weighs, measures and mixes ingredients; kneads dough by hand; cuts dough into uniform portions and shapes with molding machine or by hand. 
• Bakes a variety of confections including breads, muffins, pastries, rolls, cakes, cookies and pies; times and observes the baking process. 
• Prepares fruit or other filling items; prepares desserts such as gelatins and custards. 
• Cleans and maintains bakery equipment and utensils; notifies appropriate staff for equipment repair and maintenance; keeps work area in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Keeps records of recipes used in baking; modifies recipes to other specified quantities or to available bakery supplies. 
• Leads and trains other personnel assigned to assist in the baking process. 
• Assists the Food Service Supervisor in determining items and quantities to be ordered; may directly order supplies as needed.

The standard techniques used in volume baking and food service work; principles and practices of cleaning, sanitation, personal hygiene as applied to work, and safety basic units of measure; care and use of baking equipment and general kitchen utensils.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions; perform skilled baking of varied products on a volume basis; use time management techniques; learn to adapt recipes to available bakery supplies and specific quantities; use basic arithmetic; stand constantly; may be required to kneel, bend and stoop frequently; lift and carry 25 pounds; use and operate standard baking equipment and utensils, including performance of manual dexterity tasks to include constant handling, reaching, grasping and fingering; withstand frequent exposure to heat emanated from equipment.

Mobility – Occasional use of a data entry device; constant standing or walking for long periods; frequent pushing/pulling, bending, squatting and kneeling; Lifting/Carrying – constant 5-25 pounds; occasionally 75 pounds with assistance. Vision – constant use of good overall vision; frequent reading/close-up work; occasional color, depth and peripheral vision. Dexterity – frequent repetitive motion; occasional writing; constant grasping, holding, reaching. Hearing/Talking – frequent talking/hearing in person and on the telephone. Emotional/Psychological – frequent decision making and concentration. Special Requirements: occasional overtime and traveling. Environmental – frequent exposure to noise, heat, and cold.