Baker

Description

The Baker is responsible and accountable for the quality and quantities of the baked goods produced for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and catering items. Opportunity for higher pay depending on experience!

Job Duties

• Enforce the guidelines, policies, and procedures set by the Food Service Department
• Practice great customer service to ensure all food service guests have a memorable experience
• Accountable for the quality and quantity of baked goods produced
• Responsible for the safety, sanitation and cleanliness of the bakery production area
• Responsible for the production of breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and catering items that are posted in the daily menus and catering submissions on a daily/weekly rotation
• Accountable for the timely preparation of each catered item that leaves the bakery department
• Responsible for the daily production of baked goods to be sold in the Pirate Cove
• In charge of inventory of all baked goods and reporting what is needed to the area manager
• Responsible for the plating and service of bakery items for all meal/catering services
• Accountable for the presentation of all baked goods that are used for catering events and meal services
• Ensuring that FIFO is being implemented in the bakery at all times
• Accountable for the proper storage and handling of all ingredients and inventory in the bakery station belonging to Food Service
• Assisting with menu development and cost controls
• Ability to quickly convert and quantify recipes as needed without interruption of production
• Professionally work alongside the Culinary Arts department in order to maintain strong working relationships
• Participate in meetings, workshops, conferences and other industry-related events as assigned by the Food Service Manager for professional development
• Regular, prompt & reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Service department
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, post-secondary education preferred
• 2 to 5 yearsâ experience in a baking environment
• Skills to compute portions and extend recipes
• Enthusiastic and dedicated to the challenges of helping other people
• Ability to function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer oriented team
• Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness
• Positive attitude
• Ability to pass a background check
  
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift 30-50lbs
  
  

Cognitive Requirements: (as presently performed to accomplish essential functions)

• Reading, Writing, Calculating
• Social Interaction Skills
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Works with Minimal Supervision
  
  

Comprehensive benefits package, including employer paid time off, of up to 19 paid holidays, additional 88 hours of paid time off in the summer, vacation & sick time; employer paid medical, dental, life; HSA with a match, IPERS pension plan with over 9% employer match, reduced summer schedule, free access to our new wellness facility, employee concierge services, and many other voluntary benefits to choose from. Click here to learn more!

Employer Iowa Western Community College (IA)

Address 2700 College Rd

Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503

Website https://www.iwcc.edu/