Baker

Hornblower Corp; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Group is hiring a Baker to prepare, bake, and present breads, pastries, and desserts while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, works well in a fast-paced kitchen, and takes pride in producing high-quality baked goods.

Responsibilities include measuring ingredients, operating ovens and mixers, monitoring bake times, labeling and storing items, managing inventory, reducing waste, and working weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of baking, pastry, or food preparation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic baking techniques and food safety practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and production instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Measure, mix, portion, shape, and prepare ingredients accurately.
• Operate ovens, mixers, proofers, and other bakery equipment safely.
• Monitor baking times and temperatures to ensure quality and appearance standards.
• Decorate, finish, and package baked goods as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions in the bakery and work area.
• Assist with inventory, receiving, and organization of bakery supplies.

Skills

Baking

Attention to detail

Team player

Dependable

Punctual

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group’s Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systems . Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfrontlogisticsand management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation,ticketingand website integration services for clients in the transportation,tourismand entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’sadditionalcorporate officesresidein San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visithornblowercorp.com.

Position Summary:

The Baker is responsible for preparing, baking, and presenting a variety of breads, pastries, desserts, and other baked goods while maintaining consistent quality, freshness, and presentation. This position follows established recipes and production standards, maintains a clean and organized work area, and helps ensure products are prepared safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, works well in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in producing high-quality baked goods.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Measure, mix, portion, shape, and prepare ingredients accurately.
• Operate ovens, mixers, proofers, and other bakery equipment safely and properly.
• Monitor baking times and temperatures to ensure products meet quality and appearance standards.
• Decorate, finish, and package baked goods as needed.
• Maintain appropriate production levels based on anticipated business needs.
• Check ingredients and finished products for freshness, quality, and consistency.
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store ingredients and prepared products.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and maintaining bakery inventory.
• Minimize food waste by following established portioning, storage, and production procedures.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized bakery and work area.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures at all times.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, work surfaces, and storage areas.
• Communicate product or supply needs to the appropriate manager or supervisor.
• Work cooperatively with culinary, service, and other team members to support daily operations.
• Assist with special orders, seasonal products, catering, or special events when needed.
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
• Be available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• At least two (2) years of previous baking, pastry, culinary, or food preparation preferred.
• Knowledge of basic baking techniques, ingredients, measurements, and food preparation methods.
• Ability to follow recipes and production instructions accurately.
• Ability to safely operate standard bakery and kitchen equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Will work for extended periods without sitting.
• The nature of the work may be strenuous, and the work environment may be warm.
• Required to lift and move heavy items such as cases of provisions and large containers of prepared foods.
• Food Handler Certification or other required food safety certification.

The RESPECT Service System embodies our mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.