Job: Baker

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Hourly

Wage: $22-$28/hr.

Location: Salida, CO.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

· Prepares, produces, and bakes pastries, breads, bars, cookies, cakes, custards, buttercream and other desserts as needed.

· Must be able to consistently show up for early morning shifts(4AM).

· Must be able to effectively communicate with the management and baking team

· Works with team to ensure all inventory of baked goods is maintained and demand is met.

· Has the ability to properly use all baking and kitchen equipment to ensure that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions and recipes.

· 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 utilizing proper quantities and rotating products.

· Utilizes any and all leftovers into usable products.

· Cleans, breaks down, and puts away all baking equipment including: ovens, mixers, proofer, floors, freezer, pans bowls and refrigerators and ensures entire baking space is clean everyday.

Baker Qualifications/Skills:

· Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in ability to safely and effectively operate standard foodservice equipment

· Adaptability

· Decision-making ability

· Good oral communication

· Must be able to take direction

· Self-motivated

· High energy Level

· Multi-tasking ability

· Planning, problem solving, and teamwork

· Reliability to open early in the morning, be punctual and work independently

· Manage bakery and baked good operations

· Train bakers as needed

· Must be able to lift at least 50lbs

· Must be able to keep all personal affairs at home

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

· High school diploma or GED

· Minimum two (2) years of professional baking experience

· Current SERVSAFE certification or has successfully completed a sanitation course within the past year preferred but not necessary

· Associate’s degree in hotel or institutional food preparation preferred

Starting pay is based on experience and availability. Pay can be hourly or salary based on commitment.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.