BAKER (FULL AND PART TIME)

Compass Group•Dallas, TX

4d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences; who come from diverse backgrounds, are open-minded and curious about our clients and guests; and, most of all, who possess a welcoming smile and spirit. Our ultimate goal is to develop mentoring and career building opportunities through a talent pipeline that allows us to promote from within. Success on our team starts with our culture: We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients. A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats. Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality. We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to. We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships. We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy). Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions. Job SummarySummary: Prepares baked goods according to recipes and production specifications.

Requirements

Previous pastry or baking experience is required.
The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Responsibilities

Bake breads, pies, cakes, cookies and other pastries as necessary per the provided production and catering sheets; assists in production planning to meet daily requirements.
Ensures proper food preparation by utilizing approved recipes, following prescribed production standards and use of proper equipment.
Assists with the completion of production records to include waste tracking, used/unused portions and product shortages; informs supervisor when supplies are low.
Ensures proper presentation, food quality, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils within work area.
Handles foods items appropriately and with all safety regulations in mind during preparation and service.
Cleans equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris.
Interacts with customers and resolves customer complaints in a friendly and customer-service oriented manner. Relays relevant concerns from customers directly to supervisors.
Consistently exhibits the ability to keep up with peak production and service calmly, accurately and efficiently.
Checks to ensure that all food is presented, served and displayed per standards.
Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment, ensuring corporate and OSHA safety standards are followed.
Completes shift work, as assigned, in a timely and thorough manner in accordance with department standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.