Baker - ACU

Providerfoodservice; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Glendale, Arizona is seeking a dedicated individual to assist in the preparation of various baked goods. The role involves following recipes, measuring ingredients, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have basic baking skills and an understanding of commercial kitchen equipment. This position presents an opportunity to work in a dynamic kitchen environment with a focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of measurements.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Basic cake decorating skills.
• Knowledge of plating cakes and desserts for meal service.
• Knowledge of bakery supplies and commercial kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follow existing recipes.
• Measure, weigh and prepare ingredients.
• Knead, roll, cut, and prepare dough as needed.
• Monitor oven temperatures and baking equipment.
• Ensure food surfaces meet health and safety standards.
• Clean and maintain baking equipment, utensils, and tools.
• Decorate and prepare toppings for baked goods.
• Operate slicing, cutting, and wrapping equipment.

Skills

Basic knowledge of measurements

Ability to read and follow recipes

Basic cake decorating skills

Knowledge of plating cakes and desserts

Knowledge of bakery supplies and commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Description

The primary objective of this position is to assist in the preparation of a variety of baked goods by following existing recipes and preparing large quantities of breads, pastries, and cakes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow existing recipes
• Measure, weigh and prepare ingredients
• Knead, roll, cut, and prepare dough as needed
• Monitor oven temperatures, speed settings, mixing machines, and other baking equipment
• Ensure food surfaces and baking equipment meet all health and safety standards
• Clean and maintain baking equipment, utensils, and tools
• Monitor items during baking
• Decorate, glaze, apply icing, and prepare toppings for baked goods
• Operate slicing, cutting, and wrapping equipment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Basic knowledge of measurements.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Basic cake decorating skills.
• Knowledge of plating cakes and desserts for meal service.
• Knowledge of bakery supplies and commercial kitchen equipment.