Bakery Worker, Na-05, Rpl

**Duties**:
**SUPERVISORY CONTROLS**:
Works under the general supervision of the Executive Chef and is provided with work assignments, direction, policies, guidelines, and expected quality of work. Additional instructions are provided for new, different, or unusual assignments. Work is reviewed for efficiency, compliance with instructions, procedures, and results.

**MAJOR DUTIES**:
Prepares a limited number of less complicated baked products. As a regular assignment, weigh and measures ingredients, pour dough or batter into mixing machines, grease pans, push troughs or carts of dough to proofing rooms, remove baked items from ovens, ice cakes and operate machines such as dough mixer, dough dividers, dough rollers, bread slicers, and bread and roll wrappers. May be assigned duties that are planned to become more varied and complex as the employee learns the processes and procedures of the baking trade. Performs other duties as assigned.

**SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**:
Must know simple repetitive baking processes. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions, such as written worksheets, menus, recipes, technical manuals, and other reference guides. Must be able to measure and combine ingredients for dough and batters to produce limited kinds of baked goods, and must be able to follow specific instructions to prepare more complicated baked items. Must be skilled in using most of the implements and utensils of the baking trade, e.g., rollers, sifters, grinders, cooking vats, proofing boxes, and rotating ovens. Must be skilled in operating powered equipment such as mixing machines, roll dividers, rounding and molding machines, pie rollers, and bread slicing machines. A knowledge of simple arithmetic is required to adjust recipes for quantity baking. Must also know safety regulations and sanitary requirements.

**RESPONSIBILITY**:
Receive assignments from a higher-grade baker or supervisor, orally or through menus, recipes, and worksheets, with detailed instructions on the methods and equipment to be used. Learn new baking processes and techniques. When learning more difficult baking processes, receive specific instructions, observe the work while in progress, and when finished.

**PHYSICAL EFFORTS**:
Frequently lift and move items weighing 50 pounds or more. The work requires continuous bending, stooping, standing, or walking.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:
Frequently works in disagreeable heat. Concrete and tile floors are tiring to walk on, and freshly scrubbed floors offer the danger of slipping. Burns from ovens and hot pans are a hazard. Injuries may result from using powered equipment. Exposed to extreme temperatures when entering walk-in refrigerators from warm kitchens and proofing rooms.

**QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS**:
Experience and training that provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position, consistent with accepted practices of the trade.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- Direct Deposit and a Social Security Card are required upon appointment
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
- A pre-employment physical is required
- Must be willing to work irregular work schedule (nights/weekends/holidays)

**Qualifications**:
**QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS**:
Successful completion of high school or equivalent. Applicants must also have one year of post-high school experience in the service industry or one year of post-high school education.

Demonstration of the following work behaviors is desirable:

- Neatness and good grooming
- Dependability
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work independently

**QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME.**

**Education**:
Successful completion of high school or equivalent.

Highly preferred applicants will possess a culinary degree with one year of experience.

**Additional information**:

- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
- Probationary period may be required.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
- LQA is not authorized.
- This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Army.
- Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or inte