Description
Place and arrange dough pieces in pans or on trays for proofing and baking; prepare pans, apply washes or toppings, maintain counts and quality, and stage racks for ovens.
- • Score or dock dough where specified.
- • Adapt pan layouts to match batch size and product type.
- • Prepare pans, sheets, and molds with liners or release agents.
- • Place portioned dough onto trays or into pans according to product specifications.
- • Adjust spacing, orientation, and counts to ensure even baking.
- • Apply egg washes, glazes, seeds, or toppings as required.
- • Check dough piece weight, size, and condition for quality.
- • Load filled pans onto racks and move to proofers or oven staging.
- • Monitor proofing progress and communicate readiness to oven operators.
- • Label racks with product, lot, and time information.
- • Maintain accurate counts and production or inventory records.
- • Inspect and clean pans, racks, and tools; follow sanitation standards.
- • Check equipment for safety and functionality; perform basic maintenance.
- • Set up and adjust panning conveyors or aligners; clear jams safely.
- • Replenish pans, liners, release sprays, toppings, and other supplies.
- • Verify raw materials and toppings meet quality standards.
- • Remove defective pieces and escalate dough or equipment issues.
- • Assist with changeovers, including pan type or tray configuration.
- • Follow food safety, allergen control, and workplace safety procedures.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
