Bakery Cook I

Broadmoor Hotel, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned culinary team at a prestigious resort where your passion for baking can shine! As a Bakery Cook I, you'll prepare exquisite Viennoiserie and specialty items, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards of quality and presentation. This role is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and are eager to learn and grow in their culinary career. With a commitment to exceptional service and a culture of family, this is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to be part of a legacy of excellence. If you have a love for baking and a desire to provide unforgettable experiences, this position is for you!

Benefits

Career Development

Training Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a full-service pastry shop preferred.
• Ability to maintain ServSafe and health department standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Viennoiserie and specialty items according to the menu.
• Maintain clean and organized work area following safety guidelines.

Skills

Baking Skills

Knife Skills

Food Safety Standards

Interpersonal Communication

Teamwork

Education

Culinary School Graduate

Apprenticeship

Tools

Deck Ovens

Convection Ovens

Dough Rounders

Mixers

Job description

Job Description

Position: Bakery Cook I

Pay-Rate: 19.13/per hour

Job Summary:

The Broadmoor is committed to creating a culture of family and community while simultaneously providing a genuine, unforgettable experience for our guests and team. This role will play a key part in continuing to uphold our reputation and providing exceptional service to our guests.

As a member of the Culinary Team, this position will prepare Viennoiserie and specialty items according to the menu and Executive Pastry Chef in large and small quantities. Assist the Head Baker, Assistant Baker and Jr. Sous Chef as necessary. Follow direction of the Executive Pastry Chef and Head Baker in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, taste, and production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Precisely follows portion control, presentation of food, consistency of food, and flavor as determined by the culinary department.
• Checks coolers for proper rotation of food items to prevent spoilage.
• Ensures adequate amount of product is on hand and lets supervisor know what to order; advise chef when food inventory is depleted.
• Prepare all items as specified in areas working in and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area following safety guidelines.
• Follow all hotel and kitchen policies and procedures.
• Must be able to understand and adjust recipes according to business levels.
• Maintain a working knowledge of properly storing, rotating, and maintaining products.
• Must be able to maintain ServSafe and health department standards.
• Maintain comprehensive preparation and knife skills.
• Ability to check and complete mise en place and pars to set-up the station.
• Prepare and service all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards.
• Prepare food so that quality, taste, and appearance of food is in accordance with Broadmoor standards.
• Maintain walk-in coolers and food storage areas daily.
• Ensure workstation and all equipment is clean and sanitized prior to the change of shift.
• Ensure outlined prep is completed in a timely manner for the next shift.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, always remaining calm and courteous.
• Must be able to run a station independently.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What we are looking for:

• Apprenticeship or culinary school graduate; at least one year experience in a full-service pastry shop preferred.
• Prior experience operating deck and convection style ovens, dough rounders, dividers, sheeters and mixers of a commercial/industrial size required.
• Additional preferred abilities include: ability to consistently shape multiple styles of bread by hand, working knowledge of lamination techniques and knowledge of proper baking times and temperatures to ensure that all products are thoroughly baked.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift/pull/push up to 50 pounds and will be working in conditions that are both inside and outside at times.
• Enthusiastic, friendly, and energetic team member who works well with others.
• Strong interpersonal communication skill.

*Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities*

Don’t meet all the qualifications/required skills? If you are committed to joining a team that provides world-class service, we encourage you to still apply. At the Broadmoor, we are looking for exceptional team members that are willing to learn, grow and deliver 5-star service to our guests.

Why Choose The Broadmoor (Benefits)

Working at The Broadmoor is more than just a job. The Broadmoor invests in our employees by offering comprehensive benefits packages and opportunities to grow professionally. By joining our family, you will work with, and learn from, a diverse team of world-class professionals at the longest running Five-Star, Five-Diamond resort in the world.

• Career Development – We invest in our employees! As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to grow your career. Whether pursuing career advancement, personal growth, or seasonal employment, we provide training and development opportunities to prepare you for your current role and future career.