BAKER (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Compass Group USA's Wolfgang Puck Catering is seeking a full-time Baker for the H&H Commissary Kitchen in Los Angeles. The schedule is five days a week with variable days/hours. Prior baking experience is preferred, and we offer training to help you grow in the role.

The position prepares baked goods per recipes, maintains quality and sanitation, and supports production records. Competitive benefits include medical, vision, life/AD, disability, retirement, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• One to two years of prior baking experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares baked goods according to recipes and production specifications.
• Assists with production records, waste tracking, and inventory notifications.
• Ensures proper presentation, food quality, portion control, and serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation and cleanliness of equipment, supplies, and work area.
• Interacts with customers and resolves complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.

Skills

Baking experience

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for full time BAKER positions.
• Location: H&H Commissary Kitchen - 6801 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 513, Los Angeles, California 90028. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time; Days and hours may vary. Five days per week. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: One to two years of prior baking experience is preferred.Willing to train!
• Pay Range: $22.00 per hour to $25.00 per hour.

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences; who come from diverse backgrounds, are open-minded and curious about our clients and guests; and, most of all, who possess a welcoming smile and spirit. Our ultimate goal is to develop mentoring and career building opportunities through a talent pipeline that allows us to promote from within.

"The most important thing in life, whatever you do, has to be passion." Wolfgang Puck

Success on our team starts with our culture:

• We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.
• A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.
• Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.
• We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.
• We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.
• We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).
• Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.

“I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.”

Job Summary

Summary: Prepares baked goods according to recipes and production specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures proper food preparation by utilizing approved recipes, following prescribed production standards and use of proper equipment.
• Assists with the completion of production records to include waste tracking, used/unused 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 work area.
• Handles foods items appropriately and with all safety regulations in mind during preparation and service.
• Cleans equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments. 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 from customers directly to supervisors.
• Consistently exhibits the ability to keep up with peak production and service calmly, accurately and efficiently.
• Checks to ensure 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.

Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.

The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.

The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drug-free workplace.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.