Baker - FT

Bluestem Communities Management; Hesston (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluestem Communities Management is seeking a full-time Baker for Schowalter Villa in Hesston, KS. The role focuses on producing high-quality breads, pastries, cakes, pies, and cupcakes with flexibility around start times.

Hours are 10:00am - 6:30pm, with adaptability to meet staffing needs. Applicants should be at least 18 and bring baking experience, plus a customer-friendly approach for serving residents.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Prefer at least two years baking experience.
• Must enjoy working with the elderly and be able to understand their needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare doughs, fillings, batters, icings and other components by measuring ingredients.
• Use mixers and cooking machinery to blend ingredients into high-quality baked goods.
• Decorate cakes, pastries and other baked items for birthdays and celebrations.
• Remain alert to team needs and assist when required.
• Consult daily order sheets to determine items for the day.
• Follow Food Code standards for food handling and serving.
• Check and record temperatures to ensure safe holding temperatures.
• Prepare, cook and store foods using proper temperatures and handling techniques.
• Maintain food usage according to recipes and budgets.
• Keep kitchen equipment clean and in good working order.

Skills

Baking skills

Food safety

Quality control

Dishwashing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand mixers

Ovens

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Schowalter Villa - Hesston, KS 67062

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Prefer High School grad or GED

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: 6:00A-2:30P

Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

Schowalter Villa is looking for a full-time Baker to join our team! The hours are 10:00am - 6:30pm but they can be flexible depending on availability and needs.

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of the Baker is to prepare the highest quality baked goods, including breads, cakes, pastries, pies and cupcakes. The Baker will use their culinary expertise to mix together ingredients to create unique and delicious items for our customers.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare doughs, fillings, batters, icings and other components by measuring or weighing ingredients.
• Use tools such as hand mixers, electric mixers and cooking machinery to blend together ingredients to create high-quality baked goods.
• Decorate cakes, pastries and other baked goods, including custom-made decorations for birthdays and other celebrations.
• Remain alert to all team members and helps team out when needed.
• Consult daily order sheets to determine which bakery items will be prepared for the day.
• Follows Food Code standards for preparing, handling, serving and storing food
• Check and record temperatures of food to ensure that it is held at correct temperatures.
• Prepare, cook and store food under appropriate temperatures and with safe food handling techniques.
• Uses food and supplies appropriately to maintain budget
• Understand and adhere to all Bluestem Bakery recipes.
• Avoid wasting food or supplies.
• Cleans and sanitizes food preparation areas
• Help wash dishes and put them away.
• Complete cleaning schedules.
• Use good sanitation practices.
• Keep all kitchen equipment clean and in good working order.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Prefer at least two years of baking experience.
• Must enjoy working with the elderly and be able to understand their needs.

Physical Requirements

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.