Baker

Ko-Kwel Casino Resort Coos Bay; North Bend (OR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) retirement with 4% match

Generous time off policy

Job summary

Ko-Kwel Casino Resort is seeking a dedicated bakery/cake specialist to prepare diverse pastries and desserts for daily service and banquet events.

The role requires baking experience, knowledge of kitchen safety, and strong teamwork. You may be asked to decorate cakes, plate desserts, and manage stock while supporting a busy hospitality environment on Oregon’s southern coast.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in all phases of baking.
• Must obtain a current Food Handler's card.
• General commercial kitchen knowledge required.
• Comfortable communicating clearly with guests and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breads, pies, cakes, desserts, and other pastries per house recipes.
• Check production schedule to determine quantity and variety of baked goods.
• Keep bakery clean and sanitized; maintain sanitation standards.
• Distribute baked goods according to orders and inventory levels.
• Assist with cupcake and cake decorating and dessert plating for outlets and banquets.
• Maintain par levels of cake and dessert stocks.
• Be self-sufficient and productive when working alone.
• Support team and adapt to other duties as assigned.

Skills

Baking

Food safety

Team communication

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

At Ko-Kwel Casino Resort, we know the best experiences start with a warm welcome. Whether you’re arriving for a relaxing getaway or clocking in for your shift. Here, hospitality is personal, teamwork is real, and people genuinely look out for one another. When you join our team, you’re stepping into a workplace where you can learn, grow, and take pride in creating memorable moments across the entire property. We bring energy, heart, and professionalism to everything we do, by building not only unforgettable guest experiences, but a workplace we’re proud to call our own.

Be part of a team that’s shaping one of the premier destinations for gaming and hospitality. A place where guests and team members alike feel right at home on Oregon’s beautiful southern coast and beyond.

Why this job matters

Create the treats everyone talks about! Assist in preparing and decorating pastries, cakes, desserts and fresh baked goods while supporting banquet production and helping deliver exceptional hospitality with every bite.

What you bring to the table

• Make sure the space stays safe, clean, and friendly for both guests and the rest of the team; speak up and report any safety concerns to the Safety Committee.
• Prepare various breads, pies, cakes, desserts and other pastries according to the house requirements and recipes.
• Check the production schedule to determine the variety and quantity of goods to be baked.
• Makes sure the bakery is clean and sanitized.
• Distribute baked goods according to orders received.
• Assist with cupcake and cake decorating.
• Assist with dessert plating for our outlets and banquet needs.
• Maintains par levels of cake and dessert stocks.
• Able to be self-sufficient and productive when working alone.
• Jump in where needed to support the team and keep things running smoothly. (Other duties as assigned)

Must-haves, nice-to-haves, and maybe some bonus points

• Friendly and approachable attitude that helps guests (and the team) feel welcome and cared for every day.
• Must obtain a current Food Handler's card.
• At least one year of experience in all phases of baking.
• Experience in cake decoration is a plus.
• General commercial kitchen knowledge required.
• Comfortable communicating clearly and positively with both guests and teammates.
• Must pass and remain in compliance with Coquille Gaming Commission background check and drug free workplace policies.

Physical stuff to know

We’ve included the typical physical parts of the job here. If you need an accommodation to do the work, just let us know-we’re here to support you. You’ll need to be available to work weekends, holidays, and evenings when we are busy. In this role, you’ll be required to stand for extended periods, and frequently walk, and use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally sit. It’s important to stay calm and make good decisions under pressure, especially when dealing with stressful situations or upset people. Just a heads-up-the casino environment may expose you to secondhand smoke. This is a quick summary of the main duties and requirements-it might not cover everything you could be asked to do.

Ko-Kwel Casino Resort is owned by the Coquille Indian Tribe. Team members are eligible for a comprehensive health care benefit, generous time off policy, 401-K retirement with 4% company match and other benefits.