Bakery Lead — Fast-Paced Kitchen & Growth

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Lake Charles, Northern (LA, KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

PENN Entertainment in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a motivated Line Cook to produce bakery items and support all kitchen stations in a fast-paced resort environment. You’ll follow recipes, maintain quality, and help ensure timely service while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, a culinary certificate or degree preferred, and at least six months’ line-cook experience in a hotel or food-service setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• A degree or certificate from a major culinary institute preferred.
• At least six months of experience as a line Cook in a major hotel or food chain.
• Working knowledge of American and European pastries; knowledge of scratch bread products.
• Experience in doughs, decorations, and bakery displays.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills; must be fluent and literate in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
• Must have working knowledge of food storage, knife handling and sharpening, weights & measures, stocks, soups and sauces, plate presentations, recipes and yields, Health Department regulations, sanitation procedures, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to established department and property policies and procedures regarding guest service standards.
• Demonstrates ability to produce all recipes on restaurant menus in a consistent manner in accordance with menu standards.
• Oversees and is directly involved in the production of Bakery items.
• Demonstrates ability to perform advanced production and service skills to include set-up tasks of every station in the kitchen; coordinates duties assigned to staff as directed.
• Practices safe food handling and sanitation duties as assigned by management.
• Demonstrates ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Maintains requisitions, par stock records, and supply rotation.
• Demonstrates willingness to assist other team members as needed without being asked; assists in training new team members as directed.
• Complies with departmental policies as well as company rules, regulations, and policies set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Maintains station in a neat and orderly manner; reports equipment malfunctions.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all company matters.

Skills

Team collaboration

English fluency

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary degree/certificate preferred

Job description

PENN Entertainment in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a motivated Line Cook to produce bakery items and support all kitchen stations in a fast-paced resort environment. You’ll follow recipes, maintain quality, and help ensure timely service while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, a culinary certificate or degree preferred, and at least six months’ line-cook experience in a hotel or food-service setting.