Baker

Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel; Highland (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel is hiring for a position in their Bakery. The role involves mixing, baking, and finishing a variety of pastries, cakes, and breads while collaborating with the Assistant Pastry Chefs. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with a culinary degree preferred, and at least two years of experience in a high-volume setting.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, the ability to handle pressure, and serve customers effectively. The position requires maintaining high standards of cleanliness and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a high-volume pastry kitchen or bakery required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Combine standard mixes and ingredients for cakes and pastries.
• Maintain knowledge of food products and storage requirements.
• Support Assistant Pastry Chefs in special functions.
• Ensure compliance with department policies and standards.

Skills

English communication

Mathematical operations

Customer service

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Combines all standard mixes and ingredients for cakes, pies, brownies, breads, and specialty pastries as assigned. Mixes, bakes, and finishes all products as necessary. Garnishes all service trays, cakes, and pastries for proper presentation. Prepares all items according to recipe standards.
• Maintains a comprehensive understanding of all food products utilized in the Bakery, including their characteristics, uses, and storage requirements. Utilizes precise measurements to ensure consistency and quality in food preparation. Applies basic knife skills effectively ensuring ingredients are prepared accurately and safely.
• Provides support to the Assistant Pastry Chefs in the preparation and presentation of special functions and projects.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) for all products. Labels and dates all food products at their respective station and the Bakery as a whole. Certifies expiration dates are met and disposes of expired items properly.
• Maintains complete knowledge of and complies with all department policies, service procedures, and standards. Reports all discrepancies, accidents, and hazards to management.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Culinary degree from an accredited culinary institute preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of food and beverage experience in a high-volume pastry kitchen or bakery required.

Skills

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in the English language.
• Must be able to perform simple mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Must be able to provide friendly and efficient service to guests and team members, addressing their needs and resolving issues.
• Must be able to have clear and effective communication with guests and team members.
• Must be able to work under pressure by staying calm and efficient during busy period(s).

Licenses & Certifications

At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license. Must obtain and maintain a current Food Handler’s Card. No Driving Responsibilities: Role does not require a driver’s license or insurance.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Primary work environment is in a climate-controlled commercial kitchen setting. Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences. Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally. Sedentary work: involves sitting most of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone. Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings, via videoconference and over the telephone. Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors or facility. Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties. Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours. Must present a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with departmental policy. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke. Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law.