BAKER (FULL TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,190 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Healthcare in Houston is seeking a full-time Baker to prepare and bake a variety of goods. The role involves ensuring food quality and safety, maintaining a clean work area, and assisting with production planning. Ideal candidates will have previous kitchen experience in a healthcare setting. The position offers a competitive pay range of $17.56–$21.00 per hour and numerous benefits, including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen and patient cooking experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare baked goods according to recipes and production specifications.
• Bake breads, pies, cakes, and cookies; assist in production planning.
• Maintain sanitation and orderliness of the work area.
• Interact with customers to resolve complaints.

Skills

Kitchen and patient cooking experience

Job description

BAKER - Full Time

Location: Texas Children’s Hospital – 6621 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030.

Schedule: Full‑time. Days and hours may vary; weekends and holidays are included.

Pay: $17.56–$21.00 per hour.

Requirements: Previous kitchen and patient cooking experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Job Summary

Prepares baked goods according to recipes and production specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Bake breads, pies, cakes, cookies and other pastries as necessary per the provided production and catering sheets; assists in production planning to meet daily requirements.
• Ensures proper food preparation by utilizing approved recipes and following prescribed production standards.
• Assists with the completion of production records, including waste tracking, portions, and product shortages; informs supervisor when supplies are low.
• Ensures proper presentation, food quality, portion control, and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies, and utensils within the work area.
• Handles food items appropriately and with all safety regulations in mind during preparation and service.
• Cleans equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving the area; keeps display equipment clean and free of debris.
• Interacts with customers and resolves customer complaints in a friendly and customer‑service oriented manner; relays relevant concerns to supervisors.
• Consistently exhibits the ability to keep up with peak production and service calmly, accurately, and efficiently.
• Checks that all food is presented, served, and displayed per standards.
• Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment, ensuring corporate and OSHA safety standards are followed.
• Completes shift work, as assigned, in a timely and thorough manner in accordance with department standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits For Our Team Members

• Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.
• Full‑time positions also offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.