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Overview
Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team at the Oasis at Death Valley!
The Oasis at Death Valley is situated in a lush, spring-fed desert oasis, surrounded by the vast and arid desert of Death Valley National Park. The Oasis operates the historic AAA Four Diamond Inn and Ranch, restaurants, gift shops, and the world's lowest elevation golf course. Both hotels are open year-round and feature swimming pools fed by naturally warm local springs.
We’re hiring a Baker to Live. Work. Explore. in Death Valley National Park!
Job Summary:To prepare baked goods (e.g., breads, Danish, cakes) consistent with The Oasis at Death Valley Inn and Ranch recipes, menus, and standards. In addition, to ensure proper handling of all food-in-process items and the proper presentation of all bakery items.
The Details:Position Type: Full-time Year-RoundStart Dates: January 2025Pay: $21.15Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Why the Oasis at Death Valley?Death Valley National Park is in the northern Mojave Desert in California and is the largest National Park outside of Alaska. With incredibly diverse ecosystems, sand dunes, mountains, and America's lowest elevations, Death Valley is an incredible place to call home. We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests.
Life at the Oasis:
- Employee housing (dormitory-style or RV site)
- Free breakfast and lunch with $4 dinners in the employee dining room (cafeteria-style)
- Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
- A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
- Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!
Benefits:
Full-Time, Year-Round
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Disability Insurance
- 401k with match
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Learning and Development Programs
Seasonal
- Medical
- Sick Pay
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Learning and Development Program
Perks:
- Free Death Valley National Park pass
- Free access to pool, golf course, rec center, gym and sports court
- Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
- Planned employee trips and activities
- 15% Verizon service/products discount
- $350 Referral Bonus Program
- The adventure of a lifetime!
Responsibilities
- Checks production schedule to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake.
- To properly store and handle all food products, and to promote safe and sanitary food handling techniques.
- To keep the work area and kitchen equipment clean and orderly.
- Maintain open and positive communication with Chefs and Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director
- Ensures baked goods are fresh and presented properly and are prepared using the standard product, formulas, and techniques to the specified amount.
- Ensures all food-in-process is properly maintained (hot food is hot, cold food is cold) and stored (covered, labeled, and dated).
- Maintains a work area is clean and orderly at all times.
- Perform other job-related assignments as directed.
- Must be able to use current technology/computers to perform the duties of the position.
- Cook prepared dough in ovens or on grills as needed, using molds, pans or sheets, depending on the proper baking technique for the item.
- Perform routine checks on raw materials to ensure they adhere to high-quality standards and are not expired or damaged.
- Adjust the amount of ingredients, the oven temperatures, conveyor speeds and humidity as needed so that all products come out as expected
Qualifications
• At least 6 months experience as an Assistant Baker, Baker, or Pastry Chef. Will also consider a recent graduate of a Culinary Academy.• Familiarity with all professional kitchen equipment, including mixers, blenders, and dough sheeters.• Must possess or obtain a California Food Handler’s Card within 30 days of hire. On-site training is available.• Excellent time-management skills• Must have good clean personal hygiene. • Must be dependable, reliable to work when scheduled and to function productively. • Able to take direction and communicate professionally with others.• Knowledgeable in-food-service sanitation standards and First in First Out (FIFO).
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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