Baker

Location : Council Bluffs, IA

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Division: Management Services

Department: Food Service

Opening Date: 12/09/2024

Closing Date: 1/23/2025 11:59 PM Central

Description

The Baker is responsible and accountable for the quality and quantities of the baked goods produced for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and catering items.

Job Duties

• Enforce the guidelines, policies, and procedures set by the Food Service Department
• Practice great customer service to ensure all food service guests have a memorable experience
• Accountable for the quality and quantity of baked goods produced
• Responsible for the safety, sanitation and cleanliness of the bakery production area
• Responsible for the production of breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and catering items that are posted in the daily menus and catering submissions on a daily/weekly rotation
• Accountable for the timely preparation of each catered item that leaves the bakery department
• Responsible for the daily production of baked goods to be sold in the Pirate Cove
• In charge of inventory of all baked goods and reporting what is needed to the area manager
• Responsible for the plating and service of bakery items for all meal/catering services
• Accountable for the presentation of all baked goods that are used for catering events and meal services
• Ensuring that FIFO is being implemented in the bakery at all times
• Accountable for the proper storage and handling of all ingredients and inventory in the bakery station belonging to Food Service
• Assisting with menu development and cost controls
• Ability to quickly convert and quantify recipes as needed without interruption of production
• Professionally work alongside the Culinary Arts department in order to maintain strong working relationships
• Participate in meetings, workshops, conferences and other industry-related events as assigned by the Food Service Manager for professional development
• Regular, prompt & reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Service department

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, post-secondary education preferred
• 2 to 5 years' experience in a baking environment
• Skills to compute portions and extend recipes
• Enthusiastic and dedicated to the challenges of helping other people
• Ability to function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer oriented team
• Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness
• Positive attitude
• Ability to pass a background check

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift 30-50lbs

Cognitive Requirements: (as presently performed to accomplish essential functions)

• Reading, Writing, Calculating
  
• Social Interaction Skills
  
• Reasoning/Analysis
  
• Works with Minimal Supervision

Comprehensive benefits package, including employer paid time off, of up to 19 paid holidays, additional 88 hours of paid time off in the summer, vacation & sick time; employer paid medical, dental, life; HSA with a match, IPERS pension plan with over 9% employer match, reduced summer schedule, free access to our new wellness facility, employee concierge services, and many other voluntary benefits to choose from. Click to learn more!