Baker

About the Role

As a Baker you will be responsible for providing efficient service and food preparation according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and practices good personal hygiene.
• Makes and prepares all food items that are baked in oven including but not limited to pies, muffins, cookies, quiche, meatloaf and ribs.
• Adjusts controls to regulate temperature of ovens.
• Monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness.
• Measures ingredients for bakery goods using measuring cups and spoons and mixes by hand or with electric mixer.
• Cuts dough into uniform portions with knife or divider.
• Molds dough into loaves or desired shapes.
• Places shaped dough onto greased sheets or in floured pans.
• Prepares meats or baked foods according to recipe, using variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing for stage of doneness.
• Serves high quality food and ensures items are complete, prepared as required and attractive in appearance.
• During peak business will be required to work on steam kettles and the grill line.
• Maintains cleanliness of kitchen stations and work areas and must be able to manage time effectively.

Requirements

• Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service taught through in-house training.
• Must be able to communicate clearly.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Must have high level of mobility/flexibility.
• Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy stress/pressure during peak times.
• Must possess high level of coordination.
• Must lift and carry up to 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet.
• Requires frequent reaching, bending, pushing and pulling.
• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold and odors.
• Requires continual standing and walking.

Benefits

• Educational Assistance with DeVry University with complimentary laptop (immediate family members are also eligible).
• Competitive pay with service award incentive and option to get paid daily through Daily Pay.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match.
• Flexible schedule.
• All-you-can-eat pancakes plus meal discounts.
• Employee discount program.
• Development pathway with a step-by-step process to grow your career.
• 3 college credit hours for completing manager training.