Baker, Full-Time

MHM Support Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis - Food Service is seeking a Back-of-House Production Bakery Kitchen Staff member. You will handle daily preparation, mixing, and baking of all menu items behind the scenes, under the Bakery Lead, focusing on culinary execution and speed.

The role requires 6 months to 1 year of kitchen/bakery experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and Serve Safe certification is preferred. Full-time shift with responsibilities spanning ingredient prep to finished products.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year experience in a commercial kitchen or bakery.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Serve Safe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scale and measure raw ingredients accurately according to recipes.
• Prepare fillings, glazes, icings, and toppings from scratch.
• Perform high-volume, repetitive tasks with consistency (e.g., scooping dough, shaping rolls).
• Monitor baking times and oven temperatures to ensure proper baking.

Skills

Integrity

Initiative

Moral character

English communication

Basic math

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Serve Safe Certification (preferred)

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

This individual is responsible to food production in all areas of the department. A knowledge of all methods of cookery is required for this position. The individual must be able to produce a quality, eye appealing product within an allotted amount of time. Performs related duties as assigned.

Position Details

Position Overview The Bakery Kitchen Staff member (Back-of-House Production) is responsible for the daily preparation, mixing, and baking of all menu items behind the scenes. This role focuses entirely on culinary execution, speed, and maintaining an organized kitchen. Working directly under the Bakery Lead, you will handle raw ingredients, operate commercial baking equipment, and ensure that fresh products are consistently ready for the retail floor and patients.

Mercy Hospital St. Louis- Food Service 615 S New Ballas Rd Saint Louis, MO 63141
Shift: Full-Time
Licensure: Food Handler within 180 days.

Key Responsibilities

• Scale and measure raw ingredients (flour, sugar, yeast, etc.) accurately according to standardized recipes.
• Prepare fillings, glazes, icings, and toppings from scratch, ensuring proper taste and consistency.
• Perform high-volume, repetitive tasks uniformly, such as scooping cookie dough, shaping rolls, and panning pastries.
• Monitor baking times and oven temperatures carefully to prevent under-baking or burning.

Experience & Certifications

Experience: Minimum 6 months to 1 year of experience in a commercial kitchen, restaurant, catering operation, or high-volume bakery.

Certifications: None.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent integrity
• Takes initiative
• Good moral character
• Effectively communicate in English, both orally and written
• Basic Math Skills
• Time Management Skills
• Great interpersonal skills

Working Conditions

Equipment Used: All food preparation equipment including oven, grill, chopper, slicer, blender, mixer, and steamer.

Also able to push, pull and grip 50 pounds and pinch 10 pounds.

Preferred Education and Certifications

Preferred Education: High school diploma or its equivalent.

Preferred Certifications: Serve Safe Certification.

Career Growth Opportunities

At Mercy, we're strong believers in the phrase "Grow from Within." We are committed to helping our coworkers develop their skills and pursue new opportunities throughout their careers. We invest in our team members by providing support, development, and opportunities that can take your career beyond what you may have imagined. Because while you care for the patients, we care for you, too!

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us. Transforming the Health of Our Communities Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy. Click Here to Learn More about Mercy