Baker

Capitol Hill Club • Washington, DC

1d • $25 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Prepare all baked goods, including bread and pastries and desserts according to clubs standard recipes.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED.
• Certificate or diploma from a recognized bakery and pastry arts training program.
• At least two years of experience as a commercial baker.
• Must be able to use basic food preparation equipment including: large-capacity mixer, ice cream machine, convection oven, pizza oven, proofer, robo coupe or other food processor, 40-gallon steam kettle and steam cabinet.
• Ensures that work area is safe and secure.
• Attention to detail, knowledge of ingredients, and an aesthetic/artistic eye.
• Adheres to state and local health and food safety regulations.
• Maintains high standards of quality for all food prepared and served.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.
• Food Safety Certification.
• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.

Responsibilities

• Assesses daily bakery needs with Pastry Chef and/or Executive Chef.
• Schedules production of bread, rolls, biscuits and muffins to maintain a proper inventory of freshly baked goods.
• Prepares all baked goods, puddings, gelatins, frozen desserts, stewed and baked fruits, pies, cakes, French pastries and other bakery items.
• Prepares and serves items in accordance with established recipe and presentation standards.
• Responsible for operating with budgeted food cost guidelines under supervision of Pastry Chef or Executive Chef.
• Review bakery needs for special events in conjunction with the Pastry Chef and/or Executive Chef as they occur.
• Informs management of any problems concerning food quality production.
• Assists the Pastry Chef with daily quality control checks.
• Assists Pastry Chef with equipment evaluations.
• Reports all maintenance and/or repair needs to Pastry Chef or Executive Chef.
• Supervises special bake shop orders including decorated cakes.
• Hires, supervises, trains and evaluates bakers helpers.
• Oversees pastry cart and buffet dessert table set-up and presentation.
• Keeps walk-in organized.
• Sets-up, maintains, cleans and breaks down pastry station.
• Notifies Pastry Chef in advance of expected product shortages.
• Keeps par stocks at proper levels and requisitions supplies as needed to prepare menu items.
• Properly stores all food, which must be covered, dated and rotated daily to ensure proper portion control and quality.
• Attends kitchen employee and staff meetings.
• Assists Chef in completion of other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree