Baker

Hollywood Casino St. Louis • Maryland Heights, MO

6d

About The Position

The Baker is responsible for producing and decorating baked and finished goods for property outlets. The role follows established recipes and standards to prepare pastries, cakes, pies, plated desserts, breads, cookies, and other baked products. Work includes weighing, mixing, proofing, baking, finishing, and decorating products, as well as troubleshooting inconsistencies to maintain reliable quality.

The Baker prepares pans, loads and unloads ovens, forecasts ingredients from order forms, and oversees a workstation according to par levels, occupancy, and reservations. The position also maintains and rotates dated food stock, keeps the assigned station clean and sanitary, and may provide relief for Sous Chefs or assist in other kitchen areas. The role pays $18.00 per hour, with a start time varying between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and the operation and maintenance of kitchen and bakery equipment.
• Must be able to work any day of the week and any shift, including holidays and weekends.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must be able to bend, twist, turn, push, and pull a minimum of 100 pounds in a cart.
• Must be able to reach above and below the shoulder while carrying a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of pastry bag use, cake decorating, piping, and knife and spatula techniques.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods or an entire shift.
• Finger and hand flexibility sufficient to use kitchen and bakery equipment and handle bottles, glasses, and knives.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Familiarity with all phases and operations of the Bakery, a sense of urgency, and the ability to react to changing business demands.

Responsibilities

• Produce and decorate baked and finished goods for property outlets.
• Follow established recipes by weighing, mixing, proofing, baking, and finishing products.
• Prepare pastries, cakes, pies, plated desserts, breads, cookies, and other baked goods, decorating them to company standards.
• Mix, form, and bake formulas accurately, maintain consistent products, and troubleshoot incorrect results.
• Follow order forms and forecast ingredients needed for the following day.
• Prepare pans and load and unload ovens.
• Operate bakery and kitchen equipment, including scales, upright mixers, steam kettles, stoves, sheeters, glaze and confectionary machines, heat lamps, deep fryers, and broilers.
• Oversee a workstation according to par levels, occupancy, and reservations while maintaining quality.
• Maintain and rotate dated food stock for quality assurance.
• Provide relief for Sous Chefs and assist in other kitchen areas as needed.
• Maintain the assigned station in a clean and sanitary condition according to department standards.
• Recognize and correct product discrepancies and variations in quality, standards, and specifications.

Benefits

• Day-one medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Uber benefit for nearby metro stops.
• Recognition programs with cash rewards and gift cards.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Lindenwood University discounts.
• Diversity scholarship for team members’ children.
• 401(k) matching.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Wellness programs supporting financial, physical, and mental well-being.
• Paid time off earned according to local policy and increasing with length of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed