Job Description
Baker Job Responsibilities:
- Prepares, produces, and bakes breads, rolls, and some desserts.
- Develops new products for a la carte or menus on a rotating basis.
- Decorates baked goods, such as cream pies, using a pastry bag.
- Sets time and speed controls for mixing machines, or blending machines, so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
- Measures or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or whipped cream, using scales or graduated containers.
- Prepare garnishes as needed for baked goods.
- Maintains adequate supply of all prepared products on hand and ensures the proper storage and refrigeration.
- Keeps spoilage/waste to a minimum by ordering and utilizing proper quantities and rotating products
- Lines up baked products in mobile carts according to the needs of the particular outlet or function.
- Utilizes any and all leftovers into usable products. Cleans, breaks down, and puts away all baking equipment
Baker Qualifications/Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in ability to safely and effectively operate standard foodservice equipment
Adaptability Decision-making Oral communication Self-motivated High energy Level Multi-tasking Planning, problem solving, and teamwork
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: High school diploma or GED Minimum two (2) years of baking experience