Baker Pastry, FT

Cherokee Nation Businesses; Mississippi; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality and gaming organization is seeking a passionate Baker for a full-time position. The role involves preparing dishes, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and assisting in cake decoration. Candidates should have at least one year of baking experience and a high school diploma. Strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively in English are essential. The position includes working varied shifts at Gold Strike Casino in Mississippi.

Qualifications

• One year of baking experience required.
• Able to produce pastries, wedding cakes, and specialty items.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes and follow recipe yield guides.
• Assist in decorating cakes and pastries.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned work areas.

Skills

Baking skills

Knowledge of kitchen equipment

Customer service skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE: As a Baker, you will be responsible for following recipes and yield guides.

Position: Full-Time, Hourly

Location: Gold Strike Casino

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes, follow the recipe, and yield guides.
• Assist in decorating cakes and pastries.
• Maintain solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas.
• Ensure all requisitions are processed properly and placed in the designated area.
• Properly label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Set up and break down the workstation.
• Regularly runs for food and restocks all kitchen supplies and food items required for service.
• Communicate, direct, and assist management, chef, and service staff in order to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and employees.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of baking experience.
• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to produce all aspects of bake shop including pastries, wedding cakes, and specialty items.
• Working knowledge of weights and measures.
• Knowledge of standard kitchen equipment and supplies, including, but not limited to toasters, refrigerators, coolers, slicers, beverage machines, mixers, VCR, and small wares.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and verbal forms.
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts.

Working Conditions

• This role includes frequent standing and bending.
• Constant walking, reaching, balancing, and grasping items in a food preparation area.
• It also includes lifting carrying and pushing up to 50 lbs.
• This is not intended to include every duty or responsibility of the job nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do this job.

This position may require strenuous physical activities and exposure to pipe, cigar, and/or cigarette smoking. An ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays may also be required.