Baker, Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge

Pursuit•Usa, AK

About The Position

As a Baker at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, you will prepare a wide variety of breads, rolls, pastries, desserts, and other baked goods. The role includes producing items such as bread and pizza dough, desserts, specials, dessert garnishes, breakfast rolls, and muffins. You will work independently for extended periods while also collaborating flexibly with kitchen staff to meet production deadlines and food-quality guidelines. The position involves maintaining clean and sanitary baking and preparation areas and equipment, following safety and sanitation standards, and documenting and communicating potential safety or maintenance issues to a supervisor. Other duties may be assigned, and responsibilities may change based on team and company needs.

Requirements

At least two years of prior culinary experience.
A degree in culinary arts or equivalent certification.
Ability to accurately plan, cost, and manage food costs and controls.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
Knowledge of food values and nutrition.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Kitchen and baking experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
Commitment to safety and high standards of cleaning and sanitizing.
Organization and attention to detail.
Professional oral and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic and commitment to the team and guests.

Responsibilities

Prepare a wide variety of breads, rolls, pastries, desserts, and other baked goods.
Prepare bread dough, pizza dough, desserts, specials, dessert garnishes, breakfast rolls, muffins, and basic preparations.
Bake large quantities of goods.
Maintain safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards in baking and preparation areas and for equipment used by the baking team.
Plan, cost, and manage food costs and controls accurately.
Keep records of potential safety and maintenance issues and communicate details to a supervisor.
Work independently and as part of the kitchen staff to meet production deadlines and food-quality guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.