Artisan Baker — Bread & Pastry Specialist

Montage Hotels & Resorts; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Montage International in Bluffton, SC is seeking a skilled Baker I to prepare high-quality pastry products for our restaurant and banquet operations under the pastry leadership team.

You will follow recipes, manage production timelines, and ensure food safety and sanitation, while contributing to menu development and daily ordering. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years baking experience and a food handlers permit in a luxury hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Certified level cook or experience in food production and/or preparation.
• Minimum of 2 year baking experience
• Food Handlers permit
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace
• All positions may perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs that may be outside the scope of normal duties

Responsibilities

• Passion for the baking field.
• Maintaining the highest level of execution and food quality, while following timelines and BEO’s.
• Preps, prepares, and executes all menu items to specification and follows directions of pastry leadership team daily.
• Compliance with all food safety rules & regulations under HAACP, servsafe & state ordinance.
• Work station and storage areas must be kept clean and organized at all times.
• The Baker I must inspect all food products to maintain proper appearance, colors and appeal.
• All prepared food must be stored in proper containers or wrapped, labeled & dated
• Advanced understanding of baking math
• Advanced understanding of baking & pastry skills: Mothers/starters, laminated doughs, different cuts/shapes of laminated doughs, straight or direct doughs, sponge doughs, fermented doughs, yeasted breads, quick breads, muffins, coffee cakes & donuts
• Advanced understanding of baking times/temperatures for different products
• Responsible for mixing, fermenting, shaping, proofing, scoring, baking and cooling breads.
• Assist Head Baker with recipe development, daily ordering, menus, organize and prioritize daily production

Skills

Baking passion

Education

High school or equivalent

Associate Degree in Baking & Pastry Arts

Food Handlers permit

Certified level cook

Job description

Montage International in Bluffton, SC is seeking a skilled Baker I to prepare high-quality pastry products for our restaurant and banquet operations under the pastry leadership team.

You will follow recipes, manage production timelines, and ensure food safety and sanitation, while contributing to menu development and daily ordering. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years baking experience and a food handlers permit in a luxury hotel setting.