Dining Services Baker Full-time 37.5 hrs. M-F)

Mozaic Senior Life; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mozaic Senior Life in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a full-time bakery cook to prepare a variety of baked goods, follow standardized recipes, and ensure quality throughout the baking process.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, and experience in food service or the culinary industry; a culinary degree is preferred. Hours are 5:45am to 1:45am, Monday through Friday, with a strong emphasis on sanitation and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, culinary degree preferred.
• Previous food service or culinary experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to bake cakes, decorate, and bake breads.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of baked goods following standardized recipes.
• Review weekly cycle menu and bake per holiday/special function needs.
• Receive ingredients and ensure proper storage.
• Maintain sanitation and operate culinary equipment safely.
• Assist with other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

Baking skills

Sanitation knowledge

Culinary terminology

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma/GED, and/or equivalent combination of experience and education; Culinary degree preferred.

Experience: Previous experience in food service, baking, or culinary industry preferred. Baking cakes, decorating, baking breads etc.

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hrs. 5:45am to 1:45am M-F

Essential Job Functions:

• Basic knowledge of baking principles, including measuring, ingredients, mixing preparing and baking a variety of products.
• Reviews baking schedule to be sure baked products are available as indicated by the weekly cycle menu, preparing special baked goods for holidays and special functions as needed.
• Obtains ingredients from storage with the assistance of the Receiving Orders all necessary supplies and insures their proper storage.
• Maintains and follows standardized recipes to assure accurate and uniform
• Handles food in accordance with strict sanitary
• Detects and reports spoiled ingredients and any difficulties with or damage to baking equipment to Director or Follows established safety regulations, maintains equipment and work area in a clean, sanitized and orderly condition per Dining Services' sanitation matrix.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

1. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
2. Ability to speak clearly and be understood.
3. Able to hear sounds within some background of noise as in answering the phone, intercom, etc.
4. Ability to attend to tasks/functions for more than 60 minutes at a time.
5. Ability to remember multiple tasks /assignments given to self and others over long periods of time.
6. Ability to utilize various culinary machines to carry out position responsibilities

MSL is an Equal Opportunity employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled