Artisan Baker – Bread & Pastry Specialist

World Equestrian Center; Ocala, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL is seeking full-time and part-time Bakers for the AM shift. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking baked goods per recipes, dough making, lamination, and maintaining quality in a high-volume kitchen.

Prior pastry exposure, Serve Safe certification, and strong time-management are preferred. The role requires friendly guest service, professional conduct, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive culinary experience in a high-volume restaurant setting.
• Knowledge of advanced baking techniques and pastry preparation.
• Ability to measure and weigh ingredients accurately according to recipes.
• Proficient in mixing and kneading doughs, shaping, proofing and lamination.
• Ability to bake breads and pastries per production schedules.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Serve Safe certification or equivalent food-safety knowledge.
• Positive attitude toward guests and team members.
• Professional conduct and appearance, with strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods according to recipes and procedures.
• Maintain quality and consistency of baked items.
• Measure and weigh ingredients as required by recipes.
• Mix, knead, shape, and proof doughs including lamination.
• Bake breads and other baked goods to spec.
• Follow production schedules and safety standards.
• Work with pastry items and demonstrate creative ability.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the bake area.

Skills

Guest service

Baking techniques

Culinary experience

Weigh ingredients

Knead dough

Laminate dough

Bake breads

Pastry preparation

Attention to recipes

Time management

Professional conduct

Independence

Job description

World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL is seeking full-time and part-time Bakers for the AM shift. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking baked goods per recipes, dough making, lamination, and maintaining quality in a high-volume kitchen.

Prior pastry exposure, Serve Safe certification, and strong time-management are preferred. The role requires friendly guest service, professional conduct, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.