Baker

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation is seeking an experienced home baker or culinary professional to join our scratch kitchen. You will produce a range of from-scratch desserts, breads, sauces, and dressings while collaborating with the Kitchen Manager to ensure consistency and quality.

The ideal candidate is flexible, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and enjoys teamwork. There is potential to cross-train in BBQ production and Banquet Event Orders, with growth opportunities within the organization.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for baking and high attention to detail.
• Experience in pastry, baking, or cake decorating is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and expand culinary skills in a scratch kitchen.
• Ability to work both independently and with the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of from-scratch desserts, breads, sauces, and dressings.
• Follow recipes, instructions, and production timelines.
• Inform Kitchen Manager of production needs and inventory concerns.
• Maintain par levels for baking ingredients and ensure equipment is clean.
• Keep a clean, organized workstation while following safety standards.
• Assist with cross-training in BBQ production and banquet events as needed.

Skills

Baking

From-scratch

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Job description

We are looking for someone who has a passion for baking and takes pride in creating high-quality, from-scratch products. This position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced home baker, culinary student, pastry professional, or cake decorator looking to expand their skills in a professional scratch kitchen.

In this role, you will prepare a variety of from-scratch desserts, breads, sauces, dressings, and other recipes while working closely with the Kitchen Manager to ensure consistency and quality. The ideal candidate has a flexible schedule, is self-motivated, task-oriented, and enjoys working as part of a collaborative culinary team.

While your primary focus will be bakery production, this position also offers exciting opportunities for cross-training in other areas of the kitchen, including BBQ production and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs). For individuals who are eager to grow professionally, this role provides the chance to develop new culinary techniques, broaden your skill set, and gain experience in multiple facets of a high-volume, scratch-made kitchen. We value promoting from within whenever possible and encourage team members who are passionate about learning, advancing their careers, and taking on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of from-scratch items following traditional and modern recipes.

• Follow instructions and complete tasks in a timely manner.

• Inform the Kitchen Manager of production needs, ordering requirements, and inventory concerns.

• Monitor and maintain par levels for ingredients such as flour, sugar, butter, and other baking essentials.

• Check the quality of ingredients and ensure equipment is properly maintained and functioning.

• Maintain a clean, organized workstation while adhering to all food safety and sanitation standards.

• Assist with additional kitchen production as needed to support overall team success.

Requirements

• Must obtain a Boone County Food Handler's Card.

• Previous experience as a Pastry Cook, Baker, Cake Decorator, or similar role preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the kitchen team.

• Willingness to continue learning and expanding professional culinary skills.

• Knowledge of sanitation principles, baking techniques, food preparation, and nutrition.

• Flexible schedule and willingness to assist in other kitchen areas when needed.