Under the supervision of the Day Habilitation Manager, the Baker is responsible for the overall operations of the Bakery and finding opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be a part of those operations. This includes assisting people with learning bakery related skills. The Baker will also support and promote the mission, vision and values of Heritage Christian Services, Inc.

Pay range for this position $18 / hr to $20 / hr

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1. Responsible for receiving bakery orders, filling orders in a timely manner, and following New York State health codes.
2. Measuring and combining ingredients and using mixers, blenders, heat sources, and other equipment to make baked goods, such as cookies, bread, cakes, etc.
3. Decorating and displaying finished products.
4. Order supplies for the bakery, while staying within budget.
5. Maintain a clean and sanitary environment in the bakery, including equipment and tools.
6. Provide positive, professional customer service.
7. Evaluate, assess and change menu as needed.
8. Provide learning opportunities to people served, in all areas of the bakery.
9. There will be times when certain direct support responsibilities will be needed such as following plans, providing supervision, implementing staff action plans, documenting on services within those plans, and working as a team member to consistently ensure that all possible is being done to promote the individuals’ highest welfare.

• Minimum of High School diploma or high school equivalency
• Obtain and maintain Food Handler Certification
• Valid driver’s license that meets Heritage Christian motor vehicle standards.
• Physical ability to lift over 50 pounds and provide assistance to people who require assistance with transfers.
• Experience with persons who have intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred

Benefits:

• Holidays — Full-time employees receive 11 paid holidays a year, including three that can be flexed for days that are important to them.
• Vacation time — begin to accrue vacation time immediately and can use vacation hours after six months of benefit-eligible employment.
• Paid sick leave — All employees begin to accrue paid sick leave immediately upon hire and can use it upon accrual as needed.
• Retirement plan – Heritage Christian Services contributes to employee retirement funds after 12 months and/or 1,000 hours of employment; it’s invested money that employees can use at upon retirement.

Our Commitment to Equity and Justice

We believe that people are entitled to dignity, respect, equity and justice. We champion a society that removes barriers. We reject racism and discrimination of any kind. We protest systemic and political inequities that marginalize people, recognizing that there is a history of structural racism in the United States. We will continue to learn and change to achieve justice. We know that strength comes from unity.