What are the responsibilities and job description for the Baker position at Chatham Bars Inn?
We invite you to join the high-energy team at Chatham Bars Inn, a Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Hotel on Cape Cod, Massachusetts with 25 oceanfront acres, 217 rooms and suites, five restaurants, boating, a private beach, full-service spa, 8-acre farm and endless recreation activities. Open year round, the Inn is a five-minute stroll from Chatham’s charming Main Street and within a short drive of all Cape Cod has to offer. The depth and talent of our culinary team provides an exciting atmosphere of creativity and ongoing professional development with five restaurants, banquets, corporate events and weddings. The Inn sources most ingredients locally from the Chatham Bars Inn Farm, local fishermen and purveyors. Innovative areas include our bread program, preservation and fermentation, partnership with our farm, changing menus and a dedicated pastry team.
Responsibilities of a Baker include but are not limited to the preparation and baking of menu items such as breads, breakfast pastries, pastries, cookies, cakes, brownies, etc. for the various restaurants and banquets.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, baking/cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, flour bins, scales, sauté burners, convection oven, bannetones, loading boards, flat top range, freezer and refrigeration equipment
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly
• Completes required tasks within assigned time frames
• Tracks and reports any food waste
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
• Opens and/or closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen
• Performs related duties such as helping to wash dishes as needed, preparing recycling, cleaning around restaurant and help with any other projects as assigned by the kitchen manager
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the manager-on-duty
Requirements:
• 2 years or more of experience in the culinary field
• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English with guests, co-workers, and management personnel
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to details, speed, and accuracy
