Baker

Tb Isle Resort Lp; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

JW Marriott Turnberry Miami Resort & Spa in Aventura, FL is seeking a Baker to lead the production of breads, pastries, cookies, and related goods for banquet and restaurant functions.

The role emphasizes maintaining quality, cost control, and collaboration with outlets. Experience in luxury hospitality, strong English communication, and flexibility with schedules are valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; luxury hotel experience preferred.
• Culinary certification or degree preferred.
• 3–4 years culinary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
• Ensure equipment and kitchen cleanliness.
• Maintain refrigerators and kitchen in clean, organized manner with all food items labeled and dated to facilitate production.
• Maintain an effective training program for all employees so that time is productive.
• Keep production of food at an adequate level to minimize leftovers and waste.
• Schedule bread production staff based on business demand.
• Supervise preparation, quality, and quantity of all baked items; maintain quality standards.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Multitasking

English communication

Financial literacy

Education

High School diploma

Culinary certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: JW Marriott Turnberry Miami Resort & Spa - Aventura, FL 33180

Job Category: Hospitality - Hotel

Scope of Position

The Baker is responsible for the production of baked goods. He/she is responsible for bread product quality/ quantity and coordination of bread production as it relates to banquet and restaurant functions. The Baker must assist in developing new bread products (cakes, pastries, cookies, and other goods) for outlets and banquets and maintain quality and cost control.

Position Requirements

• Professional demeanor appropriate for a luxury environment.
• Able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, ever-changing environment.
• Food Safety certification is a plus.
• Experience in a luxury hotel or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
• Ensure equipment and kitchen cleanliness.
• Maintain refrigerators and kitchen in clean, organized manner with all food items labeled and dated to facilitate the necessary production to achieve company goals.
• Maintain an effective training program for all employees so that all their time can be productive.
• Keep production of food at an adequate level, which does not result in excessive leftovers and waste.
• Make pastry cooks aware of any special products needed for coming functions.
• Daily check Event Orders for all bread related food requirements.
• Schedule bread production staff based on business demand.
• Supervise preparation, quality, and quantity of all baked items; maintain quality standards within established guidelines.
• Supervise cleaning and equipment maintenance in Pastry Shop.
• Provide special themed showpieces as required.
• Provide own basic tools of the trade i.e., Chef’s knife, paring knife, peeler.
• Perform any other reasonable requests from management.

Education

• High School diploma and/ or experience in a luxury hotel or a related field preferred.
• Culinary certification or degree preferred and/or a minimum 3 to 4 years of culinary experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate in the English language (Second language is a plus).
• Knowledge of proper chemical handling, cleaning techniques and use of equipment/ machinery.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including holidays and weekends.
• Able to perform multiple tasks.
• Able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.

Physical Requirements

• Physical agility and ability to move quickly in confined spaces.
• Also requires standing/walking/reaching and bending throughout shift.
• Ability to push/pull/lift to 100lbs.
• Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Work in areas of high heat and humidity.

Qualifications