Baker

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy is looking for a talented baker to produce high-quality baked goods, including cookies and pastries. You will use safe cooking techniques and ensure food quality in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have significant food preparation experience and a Serv-Safe Certification. A Culinary Arts Degree is preferred. Join us in our commitment to patient-centered care and culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Serv-Safe Certification within 24 months is required.
• 5 years of food service experience or a Culinary Arts Degree is preferred.
• Strong cooking skills with restaurant or institutional background.

Responsibilities

• Produce various types of baked goods for multiple campuses.
• Follow safe cooking techniques and execute recipes with precision.
• Maintain food quality standards for appearance, taste, and sanitation.

Skills

Food safety

High-volume food preparation

Recipe execution

Sanitation practices

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

Slicers

Mixers

Ovens

Fryers

Steamers

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Hands on baking experience a must.

CHI Health is seeking a talented baker at our Bergan Mercy location. You would be producing many different types of baked goods, including cookies, pastries, biscotti, bars, etc. You may expect to produce high end desserts for catered events. If you are passionate about baking and would also enjoy high volume production for numerous campuses, we would like to talk with you!

Every day you will follow safe cooking techniques, execute recipes with precision, and apply rigorous quality control to ensure consistent food quality and adherence.

To be successful in this role, you will possess proven experience in high-volume food preparation, a strong understanding of food safety and therapeutic diets, and a commitment to culinary excellence within a fast-paced setting.

• Champions food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation.
• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.
• Maintains proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations and facility guidelines.
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.

Job Requirements

Required:

• Serv-Safe Certification – within 24 months
• Good cooking skills with restaurant or institutional background.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to calculate amounts of ingredients when adjusting recipes. Ability to interpret written instructions and follow through with oral instructions.
• Complete Food Services Sanitation class or inservice.

Preferred:

• 5 years of progressive food service experience or Culinary Arts Degree from a recognized culinary school with three years of experience.

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.