Baker/Cook

Legends Global•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Baker/Cook prepares pastries, breads, and desserts from scratch using recipes and yield guides, while maintaining consistent quality and meeting customer order deadlines. The role supports daily kitchen operations by setting priorities, identifying supply needs, helping manage inventory, minimizing waste, and maintaining clean and orderly production and storage areas. The employee must follow health and sanitation rules, use and maintain equipment safely, and contribute creative ideas and decorating skills. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
A minimum of 1–3 years of kitchen or mixing experience.
Demonstrated high level of pastry skills and operations.
Ability to plan and prepare products.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative.
Valid Food Handler’s Card required within 30 days.
Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as dictated by events.
Ability to stand and walk for long hours; stooping and lifting are also required.
Ability to lift 30 pounds to waist level.

Nice To Haves

Certification of culinary training or an apprenticeship is preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of tools, equipment, and supplies.
Establish priority items for the day and inform the Executive Chef of supplies that need to be requisitioned.
Prepare pastries, breads, and desserts from scratch according to recipes and yield guides.
Keep production and storage areas, including walk-in coolers and freezers, clean, neat, and orderly.
Prepare customer orders on time and to the customer's satisfaction.
Minimize waste and maintain proper storage procedures as specified by the Health Department.
Work with the Executive Chef to maintain appropriate inventory.
Maintain a positive and friendly attitude toward customers and fellow team members.
Follow state sanitation and health regulations and TCC requirements.
Know the correct maintenance and use of equipment, and use tools and equipment as intended, properly, and safely.
Bring creative ideas and apply decorating skills.