Bakery Facilities & Equipment Technician

Company: Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 25, 2024

Job Description:

Our Bakery Facilities and Equipment Technician helps our team provide comfort and joy, and care for and nurture life by owning primary responsibility for all installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of equipment and facility in support of the Bakery. This includes but is not limited to planning, directing, and overseeing maintenance, building operations, services and compliance with all Tatte policies as well as local and government regulations. The Facilities and Equipment Technician also supports the Bakery leadership team on initiatives concerning the maintenance of all equipment for team member safety, food safety and sanitation, as well as new deployments and company initiatives. A successful Facilities and Equipment Technician assists with coaching and counsel of all employees on good facilities and operating procedures.Summary of ResponsibilitiesMaintains safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards (Tatte, Local, State and Federal) of the entire premises, including sharing the responsibility of local and federal food inspections along with the Department of Transportation guidelinesEnsures food safety procedures are adhered to when repairing, replacing, installing equipmentApplies preventive maintenance throughout the bakery, including coordinating with outside vendors as neededFollows and ensures compliance with all GMP, Food Safety and Safety practices, policies, and requirements.Maintains strong and effective relationships with all bakery managersOversees all outside contractors on the timely completion of necessary maintenance work, projects and repairs.Troubleshoots and repairs facility machinery as neededWrites and maintains standards operating procedure (SOPs)Develops and maintains preventive maintenance programs/schedules for all major equipment and storage systems taking into consideration the useful lifespan of equipment and replacement timelines to ensure minimal downtime.Promotes, models, and maintains Tatte culture and ensures all Tatte Polices are adhered toActively participates in management meetings to ensure effective and accurate communication of all relevant product and operational informationIn conjunction with the GM, monitors bakery facility, capabilities, and equipment capacity to ensure the Bakery can meet market needs while supporting profitable growthIn conjunction with the Bakery leadership team, has shared responsibility of the Bakery P&L and assists in discovery and timely action of resolution when variances occurMaintains understanding of and follows crisis management proceduresOther duties, as assignedWorking Conditions / Essential FunctionsAble to stand for 8 hours per shift/day (normally 5-days a week for an average workweek of 40 hours)Able to lift 50lb regularlyAbility to work flexible hours and days, including holidays and weekendsPosition Requirements3+ years of progressive experience and responsibility in maintenance or food manufacturing plantTroubleshoot and routine maintenance of manufacturing equipmentUnderstanding of Good Manufacturing PracticesExperience or willing to learn how to repair and maintain bakery production equipmentOther Preferred SkillsExperience with implementing and maintaining quality systems and programsExposure to and experience with GMPs, understand HAACP programs, FDA guidelines, OSHA standards, and Food Safety and Plant Safety Programs.Familiar with Bakery Equipment; Proofer/Retarder, Rotary and Deck Oven, Dough Sheeter, Mixers, and other equipment you would find in a modern manufacturing bakery.HVAC, refrigeration, electrical experience, HACCP, GMP and/or AIB experienceExperience working with high performance teamsFluency in Spanish is a plusOur Benefits and PerksCompetitive pay (Hourly, commensurate with experience)401(k) (with a vesting match)Free EAP employee assistance programsFlexible schedule with no late nightsHealth, dental and vision insuranceInternal English and Spanish classesFree drinks and generously discounted mealsExciting potential for growth with a rapidly growing company

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