Lead Baker at ForeFront Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Baking, Pastry Decoration, Inventory Management, Food Safety, Sanitation, Equipment Maintenance, Product Development, Menu Planning, Measuring and Weighing, Garnishing, Waste Reduction, HIPAA Compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Lead Baker is responsible for planning, preparing, and baking high-quality breads, pastries, and desserts, while strictly adhering to nutritional standards, dietary restrictions, and food safety regulations. They lead the baking team, manage inventory, ensure proper sanitation, and maintain equipment. Starting Salary is $18-$20 a hour. * Prepares, produces, and bakes breakfast pastries, breads, rolls, and some desserts. * Develops new products for a la carte or menus on a rotating basis. * Decorates baked goods 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 including: ovens, mixers, proofer, floors, freezer, and refrigerators. * Responsible for acting in conformance with all facility and departmental policies and procedures including those relating to Human Resources, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Health and Safety regulations, Compliance requirements, Patient Rights, Confidentiality, and HIPAA. Responsible for acting in conformance with accrediting agency standards. * Attend department meetings as required. * Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and any required certification/licenses, if applicable. * Completes mandatory training and competencies annually. * Adheres to all policies and procedures specific to the assigned work account. This is an hourly non-exempt position, with expected hours to include: days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Forefront will not discriminate based on race, color, sex, height, weight, disability, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, military service, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or any other protected class in its hiring practices, conditions for transfer or promotion, policies, discipline, discharge, terms, conditions or benefits of employment. Qualifications * High school diploma or GED–is this a requirement for all locations? * Minimum two (2) years of baking experience * Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in ability to safely and effectively operate standard foodservice equipment * ServSafe certified or obtained within the first three months of employment.

Responsibilities

The Lead Baker plans and prepares high-quality breads, pastries, and desserts while leading the baking team. They are responsible for inventory management, equipment maintenance, and strict adherence to food safety and sanitation regulations.