What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bradford House Baker position at Bradford House?
Job Summary:
- Responsible for preparing food items in accordance with recipes and established standards in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding service and financial profitability.
Essential Job Functions
- Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards with proper production and portion standards, per check from servers.
- Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.
- Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen to the guest.
- Learn menu items, specials and food products.
- Manage guest orders in a friendly, timely and efficient manner.
- Assist in the preparation of meals in a timely manner.
- Operate, maintain, and properly clean culinary equipment, food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils.
- Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
- Prepare, cook and present food in accordance with productive standards, cost controls and forecast needs.
- Communicate daily with the Kitchen Manager for an update regarding planning, staffing, and internal procedures.
- Responsible for maintaining quality of food product and ensuring consistency in food delivery and standards.
- Inspect, organize and maintain walk-in coolers and food storage areas on a daily basis.
- Date all food containers and rotate as per company standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
- Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of stock items or possible shortages.
- Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
- Operate dish washing machine including proper rack stacking and silver presoaking. Wash dishes, pots and pans, kitchen utensils, glasses, silverware, etc.
- Maintain mop station with mops/buckets, brooms, and proper cleaning solutions. Sweep and mop floors. Keep floors clean and dry, pick up wet spills immediately.
- Clean walls, tables, racks, sinks, floor mats and disposal area. Polish stainless steel.
- Clean ovens, hoods, filters, drains, hot boxes, steam tables, flat boxes and ceiling vents, according to schedule or as directed.
- Help maintain safety in the kitchen by clearing spills promptly, keeping all kitchen equipment, oven vents, all floor, wall, and cook surfaces, thoroughly clean. Keep the wash area organized.
- Pitch in to help with special and deep cleaning projects.
- Collect trash and take to outdoor trash container. Clean garbage cans and dumpster area.
- Put away all clean utensils; put away and rotate stock in designated areas.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized kitchen at all times.
- Perform all duties according to safety procedures.
- Maintain and promote a positive and cooperative work relationship with all hotel departments.
- Follow all procedures and policies set forth by the company, and department.
Essential Core Skills and Competencies
- Friendly individual who genuinely enjoys being around people and who can manage multiple tasks at once.
- Good listening skills, with the ability to respond quickly to needs and requests.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to balance and prioritize work.
- Exceptional service orientation, with keen ability to focus and deliver on guest needs.
- Proactive approach with exceptional initiative and problem-solving abilities to ensure the highest levels of productivity and guest satisfaction.
- Have sufficient computer skills that will allow them to be able to use, in a proficient manner, all company issued software programs implemented.
- Highly motivated and detail-oriented self-starter.
- Able to perform routine work or the same task over and over again.
- Able to communicate effectively with guest, team members and management in English.
- Ability to understand and comply with proper cleaning techniques.
- Ability to take direction and follow instructions.
- Ability to work effectively as an independent contributor, and as a part of a collaborative team.
- Ability to multi-task and effectively manage numerous priorities within a fast-paced environment.
- Consistently at work and on time.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Work Environment:
- Work is performed in a fast paced, high pressure kitchen environment.
- Exposed to hot ovens, grills and gas stoves.
- Exposed to extremely hot water and steam.
- Exposed to sharp objects.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to go up and down stairs often during shift, sometimes with large, heavy items.
- Must have vision ability to see minute objects at arms length, to read meters and controls.
- Must have finger, hand and upper body dexterity to operate food machinery, grasp dishes, push, pull, carry and lift racks, carts, and large trash bins.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs to include serving trays, carts, tables, chairs, and small equipment up to 75% of the time.
- Continuous standing - during preparation, during service hours or during expediting.
- Must have moderate hearing to hear customers, supervisors, and communicate with other staff.
- Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.
- Must have ability to perform multiple tasks at one time, must be able to follow verbal and written instruction, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations, particularly when handling multiple tasks.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, reach & retrieve items from above head.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Expected Work Hours and Location:
- Work is any time during operational hours to include morning, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Possibility of working weekly hours work to extend beyond 40.
- One Location – Bradford House
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 1 years of prior culinary experience.
- Safety training and any required food handling certificates.
- Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
- Familiarity with hospitality industry and the workings of an industrial kitchen.
Other Eligibility Qualifications:
- Legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Strong computer skills.
- Able to read and speak the English language well.
- Able to pass a background check.
- Reliable transportation.
Pay:
- $12.00-$16.00 per hour depending on experience
Hours:
- AM and Mid shifts available.
Employee Discounts:
- Restaurant: All employees will receive 50% off food for themselves and 30% off food for up to five (5) guests. The employee must always be accompanying their guest. No alcohol is discounted for employees or their guests ever.
- Hotel: All employees will receive 35% off the posted Best Available Rate for a maximum number of 10 room nights per calendar year. The employee may stay themselves or offer to a friend or family member.
Salary : $12 - $16