Bakery Associate

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Who We Are:

We are part of the Wonderfield Group which includes the YO!, Taiko, Bento, AFC Sushi, and Snowfox/Snowfruit brands – we operate more than 1500 kiosks, 60 restaurants, our grab and go sushi is available in over 3,700 locations and we have 50 major retail partners.

Our key markets are the USA, Canada, and the UK with additional geographic presence in Europe and Australia. Our JFE Franchising, Inc brands are:

• Snowfox – the franchisor of over 1,000 full-service sushi kiosks in 25 states throughout the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Alaska
• SNOWFRUIT – the franchisor of over 1,000 fresh cut fruit and Vegetable throughout the U.S. – Refreshingly, Crips and Flavorful!

We Believe in Better Food For Everyone, The Japanese Way…

We continue to capitalize on consumer trends, spearheading category growth by bringing our proposition to more people around the world across more channels, in more locations, on more occasions and in more innovative ways. We are committed to purposeful progress and profit for the benefit of our people, our communities and our planet and we have a clear ESG strategy that delivers progress against nine UN sustainability development goals.

Our Values:

Own it
• We are accountable and make no excuses.
• We always look to improve
• We take the initiative and are courageous and confident

Care about it
• We do the right thing, avoiding unnecessary shortcuts
• We act with integrity and respect our communities, people and our plant

Make it Exceptional
• We build relationships and make people smile
• We say thank you
• We’re positive and kind

Win Together
• We’re open minded an inclusive
• We communicate with clarity
• We take time to look out for others and to celebrate the good stuff

About the Job:

As a Bakery Team Member, you will be an integral part of our new and exciting bakery operation, ensuring our bakery products are made correctly and to spec. Your role will be crucial in ensuring the successful establishment, management, and growth of our bakery operations, whilst maintaining consistent product quality, efficiency, and adherence to company standards throughout the operations.

Your Responsibilities:

• Follow the daily production guide provided to you from Bakery Team Leader
• Bake/make all our products to company approved spec, ensuring the customer always purchases a perfect product.
• Maintain the expected company standard of operation throughout the day
• Daily safety logs are filled in whilst you’re on shift
• Ensure production levels are correct for volume of business, ensuring you maximise all possible sales whilst minimizing unnecessary wastage
• Maintain High standards of cleanliness and organization, following our HACCP and SOP plans that have been provided
• Ensure out of date stock is removed and recorded each day
• Will know and understand what it means to deliver amazing customer service and will thrive on the challenge of always exceeding customer expectations.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Should be highly attentive to detail and be capable of delivering consistent standards.
• Should have a warm, personable nature and a can-do attitude.
• Must have experience in a similar environment with the knowledge and confidence to deliver.

Other Responsibilities:

• Ensure Health and Safety is an absolute priority, and you not only adhere to but excel in all areas of company policy ensuring your Bakery pasess Kroger/SERV safe/Safety Culture audits. Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
• Assist with any new openings to support the ongoing growth of the business and follow up with post-opening support where required.
• Work with an inclusive mindset, always supporting your other colleagues and engaging in teamwork

Weekly hours will be flexible according to business needs, with average of 40+ hours for Full time and 20 hours for part time. Due to the 7-day nature of our operation, weekend work will be required.

Qualifications:

• Experience in another food business is preferable
• Knowledge and understanding of both workplace Health and Safety and Food Safety procedures
• Must have SERV safe certificate or obtain before working in the bakery
• You’re passionate about the guest and the guest experience, leading by example to ensure a superior level of service across your division.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both your line manager and other team
• You must have a great working knowledge of the kitchen, food specs, product knowledge and health and safety. Able to identify poor food standards and able to communicate and train the teams to rectify the issues at hand. You drive sales by training teams to deliver excellent service, the best standards of food and a clean, safe store.

What’s In It For You?

• We’re committed to building inclusive Teams and giving our People the opportunity to grow their careers alongside us
• Employer Paid Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401 (K) Profit Sharing Plan
• Hybrid work environment
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Monthly lunch meal allowance
• Fitness stipend
• Book allowance
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
• Training/Advancement Opportunities

JFE Franchising, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring that our technology is made available and accessible to everyone. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.