Bakery Lead & Pastry Production

L'Auberge Lake Charles; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 34,385,000 - 51,577,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

PENN Entertainment is seeking a Line Cook with bakery experience to join our culinary team at Lake Charles. The role emphasizes producing bakery items to spec, managing doughs and decorations, and working across stations with strong food-safety practices.

We value clear communication in English, teamwork, and adherence to kitchen standards. The position offers room for growth within a leading hospitality and entertainment company with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• A degree or certificate from a major culinary institute preferred.
• At least six (6) 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 & yields, 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

Bakery production

Dough handling

English fluency

Team communication

Food safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary institute certificate

Job description

PENN Entertainment is seeking a Line Cook with bakery experience to join our culinary team at Lake Charles. The role emphasizes producing bakery items to spec, managing doughs and decorations, and working across stations with strong food-safety practices.

We value clear communication in English, teamwork, and adherence to kitchen standards. The position offers room for growth within a leading hospitality and entertainment company with comprehensive benefits.