Baker II Baykery - Full Time

PENN Entertainment • Biloxi, MS

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About The Position

The Baker II prepares and bakes a range of bakery products, desserts, icings, and decorative elements by following established recipes and production quantities. The role requires operating bake shop equipment, maintaining food safety and storage procedures, keeping the workstation clean and sanitary, and supporting customer service and regulatory compliance across Food and Beverage outlets. The Baker II reports issues, guest complaints, and potential compliance concerns to management and maintains confidentiality in departmental and company matters.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform arithmetic operations, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to use kitchen tools and equipment and identify products used in kitchen operations.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and execute recipes.
• Ability to interact with guests, staff, and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts diplomatically and tactfully.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Must successfully complete the ServSafe Alcohol training certification course.
• Must be able to work weekends, nights, and holidays as scheduled.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience in a bakery or full-service restaurant is preferred.
• Knowledge of proper food holding temperatures, ability to identify temperature danger zones, and understanding of the proper use of cleaning chemicals are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Measure, mix, and shape ingredients and dough for bakery products, following established recipes precisely.
• Bake products to recipe specifications and adjust oven drafts or temperature controls as needed.
• Prepare dessert fillings and other ingredients; make pies, icings, chocolate decorations, and sugar decorations; and decorate and finish cakes and pastries.
• Operate bake shop equipment, including ovens, mixers, dividers, rounders, and dough sheeters.
• Follow proper food time and temperature controls and label and date food products before storage.
• Use FIFO procedures when stocking or replenishing coolers, freezers, and dry storage areas.
• Follow production logs and quantities precisely.
• Clean the workstation and equipment, maintain sanitary conditions, and perform assigned cleaning and general maintenance tasks.
• Serve as an ambassador for Food and Beverage outlets and support customer service standards; address service issues and report issues or guest complaints to a leader or management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations within the area of responsibility and report potential issues to management.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in departmental and company matters.

Benefits

• Wellness programs supporting financial, physical, and mental well-being.
• Day-one medical coverage, which may vary by position.
• 401(k) matching, which may vary by position.
• Annual performance bonus, which may vary by position.
• Paid time off earned according to local policy and increasing with length of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED