Baker

Job Purpose

Creates bakery items for guest consumption

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

(Note: Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan Management at any time)

• Provides guests with baked goods by following recipes according to established standards and as projected on menus or catering request, preparing food product according to production sheets, measuring, mixing, baking and decorating baked goods, portioning and delivering baked goods, ensuring all baked goods are replenished as needed, and storing product according to established procedures.
• Maintains efficient operation of the Bakery area by following food production sheets and recipes, regulating food product utilization, checking food products for temperature and freshness, rotating food items as needed and communicating standard to the bakery personnel, assisting other bakers as needed, and communicating relevant information between shifts.
• Maintains safe and sanitary area by checking food products for appropriate temperature and freshness, replenishing and rotating food items as necessary, following correct food cooling and storage procedures, and cleaning and organizing work according to established procedures.
• Assists in caterings on both on and off-site events by creating dessert trays as needed, assisting in the set-up, execution and break down of events.

Job Specifications

Education and Experience

Essential

• County of San Diego Food Handler Card

• CA ABC Responsible Beverage Service Certification
• 1-year baking experience in a high-volume restaurant

Desirable:

• High School Diploma, High School Certificate of Completion, or G.E.D.
• Guest Service or Hospitality experience
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential:

• Working knowledge of safe food handling practices
• Ability to work effectively with team members and guests
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language
• Ability to follow recipes and read production sheets
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations
• Ability to understand verbal directives and written instructions
• Ability to routinely lift and carry 50 pounds
• Ability to accept constructive criticism
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours at a time
• Ability to bend, stoop, push and pull
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to appear for work on time

Desirable:

• Multi-lingual

Supervisory/ Managerial Accountability:

Direct: None

Indirect: None

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