Baker

Little River Casino Resort • Eastlake, MI

45d

About The Position

Provides a high level of culinary support to the Head Baker. Responsible for preparation of all Bakery items to specified standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age
• 1 year of experience in a high volume commercial bakery operation
• ServSafe Food Handler certification or must obtain within 90 days of employment
• Strong organizational skills along with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Customer service skills and interpersonal and teamwork skills necessary to maintain quality service delivery
• Maintain high confidentiality
• Accurate and detail-oriented in their presentation skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Basic mathematical skills needed to plan food preparation
• Basic knowledge of cost effective practices
• Knowledge of baker’s yields and standardized recipe development
• Advanced Bakery knowledge of production, equipment and techniques
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks in a professional manner
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability work cooperatively with all departments
• Ability to plan and execute production that extends into other shifts
• Ability to follow recipes and baker ratios, including weighing and measuring of ingredients
• Ability to prepare a variety of baked goods, breads, desserts and pastries
• Ability to work and communicate calmly and effectively in high stress situations
• Ability to provide quality assurance, prep, presentation
• Must be able to communicate using both verbal and written methods.
• Able to stand, sit, walk, or exert fast paced mobility for periods in excess of 4 hours.
• Must have a good sense of balance and be able to bend or kneel.
• Able to push, pull, and grasp carts or objects and independently lift up to 50 pounds routinely.
• Must possess manual dexterity necessary to manipulate kitchen equipment and be able to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions.

Responsibilities

• Supports Head Baker in kitchen production
• Protection, proper use, and maintenance of Little River Casino Resort assets
• Preps, bakes and cooks food for all food outlets
• Responsible for preparing bakery items on short order or in quantities
• Responsible for reading and recording temperatures
• Operates all bakery equipment
• Meets quality and presentation standards
• Preps according to par levels
• Checks and ensures baked goods are adequately prepared for baking and serving
• Stocks, cleans and organizes food service areas
• Properly stores food and supplies according to ServSafe guidelines
• Must attend all trainings designated by the Food and Beverage Department
• Must satisfactorily complete all training assigned by the Resort.
• Must adhere to the safety rules and regulations of the Little River Casino Resort and of the Food and Beverage department.

What This Job Offers

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