Mixers are responsible for scaling and mixing ingredients to produce sweet dough and / or batters of specified flavours, textures and / or colour in accordance with specific recipe guidelines. Bakers ensure timely baking and cooling of Treasure Mills' baked products while maintaining quality control and an organized production facility.
For Mixing :
- Pre-scale (weigh) ingredients with a high degree of precision
- Dump weighed ingredients into mixing machine by following the instructions on the recipe
- Must learn to understand how each ingredient affects the dough
- Ensure that all ingredients are properly stored and kept fresh
- Record production and test data for each food product batch, such as the ingredient used, temperature, pH, viscosity, lot number, and end time
For Baking :
Carefully pre-heat the oven to the desired temperature for the products to be bakedEnsure that batter does not sit for any extended period prior to bakingCheck the oven for proper working conditionsVisually observe the baking process so that no products are over or under bakedComplete QC check sheet throughout the shiftFor Both :
Maintain clean, organized and sanitary areaReport any problems on a timely basis to the production supervisorResponsible for food safety and a clean working environmentAdhere to plant policies and procedures, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)Requirements
Mixing and / or Baking experience preferred, but not necessaryKnowledge and experience in food industry is considered an assetOrganizedReliable, good work history and attendance recordGood interpersonal and communication skillsBe able to stand for lengthy periodsSelf-starter with a strong work ethicAbility to lift / push / pull 50 - 80 poundsBasic reading, writing and arithmeticAbility to multi-task in a fast-paced environmentShift work is involved. The bakery operates Monday through Friday 24 hours per day.Typical shifts are 8 to 12 hours in length with a work week of 36 to 48 hours.