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JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for creating, preparing and improving recipes for baked goods such as pastries, breads, and plated desserts. Assists in overseeing and/or instructing Assistant Baker in baking and cleaning equipment and facilities. Ensures quality controls and recipe standardization are in compliance with approved standards. Monitors and enforces food sanitization and safety standards.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or equivalent

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

ServSafe certified or obtains certification within twelve (12) months of hire

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of experience working in food handling at a retail, food service, bakery, or grocery establishment

PREFERRED EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Culinary degree or certificate from a culinary arts program

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience baking in an institutional operation and catering operation

ABILITIES

Able to maintain a positive attitude and willingness to improve skills and presentations
Able to maintain records of output, quantities of ingredients used, and supplies on hand
Able to ensure open communication to foster training, knowledge, and teamwork
Able to implement procedures, methods, and activities developed by others
Able to deal with multiple tasks or projects at one time

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the types and grades of ingredients used in general pastry and bread making
Knowledge of equipment and methods used in baking
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards used for large-scale operations
Knowledge of basic math and food services terminology
Knowledge of sanitation regulations and food handling procedures

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, technology, organization, communication (verbal and written), and time management skills
Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs associated with position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone etiquette

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensures proper training, knowledge and compliance with recipes and standards
2. Preps and properly prepares ingredients for use following proper food handling and safety guidelines
3. Arranges presentations of desserts, platters and pastry products
4. Maintains levels of daily production assignments
5. Ensures food quality through tasting
6. Maintains and operates equipment according to approved safety standards
7. Reports issues with production, equipment, personnel or products to management
8. Maintains daily sanitation standards and logs per established guidelines
9. Determines amount and types of items and supplies required for food preparation
10. Completes food temperature checks before service and as needed per established guidelines
11. Accepts ownership and responsibility for success of pastry shop and team
12. Stores food properly and safely, following established guidelines marking the date and item, etc.
13. At the direction of leadership, acts as a lead in the absence of the lead role