What are the responsibilities and job description for the Baker Fulltime Varied Shifts position at Nugget Casino Resort?
FUNCTION:
Responsible for the production and presentation of all standing orders for the bake shop to include but not limited to various cakes, pies, cookies, breads, and pastries. Generally assigned to a specific station consisting of either production or finish work, however this person can be called upon to fulfill both prep and finish work.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to follow recipes and use formulas to accurately produce baked goods. Possess a basic understanding of baking techniques and their execution.
- Frost and decorate all cakes, cookies, breads, and pastries as assigned in a timely manner with consistency.
- Posses’ knowledge, learn, understand, and execute consistently the Nugget Casino Resorts standards and portion sizes, cooking methods, and quality of baked items.
- Adhere to all sanitation, kitchen rules, recipe policies and procedures.
- Advanced knowledge of color coordination, symmetry, icing, chocolate making, and fondant.
- Assist the Pastry Chef and Assistant Pastry Chef regarding special functions and project preparation.
- Ability to understand and complete production sheets.
- Identify and properly operate bakery kitchen equipment including ovens, mixers, sheeter, dough divider, gelato machine, proofer.
- Work within a team and effectively communicate with management, chefs, and service staff to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and fellow team members.
- Ability to work scheduled shift with the appropriate mobility and endurance including standing for the entire shift. Able to use repetitive hand motions, grasping and holding.
- Address guest concerns and or complaints in a timely and professional manner
- Using the Nugget’s system of recognition, recognize team members who are going “above and beyond.”
- Knowledgeable of and consistently follow Nugget policies and procedures as well as appropriate local, state, and federal regulations.
- Perform work in a safe manner and always maintain a safe environment for fellow team members and guests alike.
- Immediately report unsafe conditions, team member or guest incidents to Security, Management, and the Safety Manager.
- Always maintain a positive and professional image for the Nugget when performing duties or representing the Nugget and encourages others to do the same.
- Regular predictable attendance is required.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Lead Baker / Pastry Chef
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 21 years of age.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of one (1) year experience as a scratch baker required.
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EDUCATION LEVEL:
High School diploma or equivalent is required.
LANGUAGE:
Effectively communicate with others both verbally and in written form using the English language.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
PHSYICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Ability to walk, stand, or sit for long periods of time.
Ability to lift, and move product up to 50 lbs.
Fine finger manipulation.
Work environment may include smoke and variable temperature, lighting, and noise levels.
Work may be performed indoors and outdoors during special events.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
Serve Safe Food Handler Certificate required.
