Baker

GINGER AND BAKER LLC; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Medical Coverage

Voluntary Dental and Vision Plans

Company-paid Life Insurance

Job summary

GINGER AND BAKER LLC in Fort Collins is seeking a skilled Baker to assist in the bake shop operations, producing breads, pies, pastries, and desserts to the highest standards. This role involves ensuring guest satisfaction and managing production timelines.

The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of baking techniques and ingredients with at least one year of experience in a high-volume kitchen. Benefits include paid time off and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Understanding of bakery ingredients and allergens.
• 1-year experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare baked items according to standard recipes.
• Maintain clean and organized workspace.
• Ensure guest and team member satisfaction.

Skills

Bakery menu knowledge

Culinary techniques

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in F&B

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fort Collins, CO 80524
Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly

ABOUT GINGER AND BAKER

Located in an historic 100-year-old grain mill, Ginger and Baker is home to two restaurants, a coffee shop, teaching kitchen, event spaces and a market. It's become a community gathering place for dining, shopping, learning, celebrating and enjoying a great slice of homemade pie.

Ginger and Baker is proud to partner with local farmers, ranchers, food artisans and craftspeople to showcase the innovative, hardworking spirit that makes Northern Colorado so unique.

Dedicated to celebrating Fort Collins' history, community, creativity and pie.

JOB SUMMARY

It is the primary responsibility for the Baker to assist and support the bake shop operations, assuring the proper preparation of all baked items for our pie shop, Cafe, Cache restaurant, events/banquets and the day-to-day baking/pastry production.

This position is responsible for preparing/producing/baking breads, pies, pastries, cookies, and desserts according to standard recipes, in order to contribute to the overall guest satisfaction.

Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Communicate in a clear, open, honest, and timely manner.
• Ensure that everything you do is consistent with the mission of the company.
• Exemplify a sense of urgency in the bakery.
• Understanding of bakery menu; descriptions, methods, ingredients, allergens.
• Consistently and accurately read recipes, scale ingredients, evaluate products and mise en place.
• Produce consistent high-quality production for a variety of bakery items according to recipes and techniques within production timelines.
• Must have an understanding of basic methods/techniques; doughs, pies, cookies, lamination, creaming, custards, meringues, and bread baking.
• Able to maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment with the understanding of pars, inventory and basic ordering within the operation.
• Ensure guest satisfaction, Team Member satisfaction and the development of cost-effective practices.
• Keeps spoilage/waste to a minimum by producing and utilizing proper quantities and rotating products.

Lines up baked products according to the needs of the particular outlet/function
Utilize any and all leftovers into usable products

Education Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent is required. An Associate's Degree in F&B and/or course certification from an accredited Culinary Institute is helpful.

License/Permits Required

State or Local Law may require a certificate upon completion of state-certified proper food handling certification.

Previous Experience Required

1-year experience in a high-volume/fine dining/Banquet/Pastry production kitchen, preferably in a hotel/resort environment is helpful.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work in a stationary position for long periods of times (up to 8 hours). Must be able to work and be flexible with all shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Must be able to withstand prolonged standing, stretching, bending, kneeling, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs. without restriction.

Must be able to work in close quarters or small rooms and is occasionally exposed to hot, cold, wet and/or humid condition. Work environmental factors include noise, dust, and smoke.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reports directly to Head Bakery Production Manager/ Assistant Head Baker.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off Accrual for full time employees
• Sick leave provided by the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
• Medical Coverage: 60% of employee premium coverage paid
• Voluntary Dental and Vision Plans
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage Available

Qualifications