KITCHEN BAKER

Ohkay Casino

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Baker is in charge of preparing baked goods for sale to customers. The Baker will coordinate baking schedules to produce breads, cakes, pastries, pies, cookies and other goods. The Baker will take directives from the Executive Chef or Sous Chef. The Baker will be required to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, vocational, or technical training a plus.
Ability to obtain and maintain an OOGC gaming license.
Knowledge of safety procedures, including safe temperatures at which ingredients must be kept and to which food must be prepared to avoid foodborne illness.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of other people, such as waitstaff, dishwashers, management and sometimes customers.
Calm demeanor to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
Comprehension and organization to follow direct orders and recipes and to correctly prepare dishes to the standards of the restaurant.
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle tools, such as knife techniques for chopping, slicing, cutting and dicing.
Ability to stand in one place for hours at a time, handle extreme heat and work shifts.

Responsibilities

Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh.
Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients.
Ensure profitability by maintaining an accurate record of baking operations
Manage needed supplies and inventory levels.
Decorate baked products using glaze, icing and other toppings to achieve a finished appearance.
Assess the quality of raw materials before baking.
Conduct research to develop original recipes for products.
Ensure the proper storage of baking utensils
Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes.
Handle and store ingredients and food
Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils
Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment.
Check the quality and freshness of ingredients.
Monitor station inventory levels.
Accommodate guest special requests.
Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens.
Performs other duties as assigned