Full-time and Part-time Bakers (AM shift)

World Equestrian Center; Ocala, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL is seeking full-time and part-time Bakers for the AM shift. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking baked goods per recipes, dough making, lamination, and maintaining quality in a high-volume kitchen.

Prior pastry exposure, Serve Safe certification, and strong time-management are preferred. The role requires friendly guest service, professional conduct, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive culinary experience in a high-volume restaurant setting.
• Knowledge of advanced baking techniques and pastry preparation.
• Ability to measure and weigh ingredients accurately according to recipes.
• Proficient in mixing and kneading doughs, shaping, proofing and lamination.
• Ability to bake breads and pastries per production schedules.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Serve Safe certification or equivalent food-safety knowledge.
• Positive attitude toward guests and team members.
• Professional conduct and appearance, with strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods according to recipes and procedures.
• Maintain quality and consistency of baked items.
• Measure and weigh ingredients as required by recipes.
• Mix, knead, shape, and proof doughs including lamination.
• Bake breads and other baked goods to spec.
• Follow production schedules and safety standards.
• Work with pastry items and demonstrate creative ability.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the bake area.

Skills

Guest service

Baking techniques

Culinary experience

Weigh ingredients

Knead dough

Laminate dough

Bake breads

Pastry preparation

Attention to recipes

Time management

Professional conduct

Independence

Job description

Full-time and Part-time Bakers (AM shift)

Job Category: Food & Beverage – Culinary

Requisition Number: WECOE002251

• Posted : September 17, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Ocala, FL 34482, USA

Description

Job Summary:

Primarily responsible to prepare and cook foods according to recipes and procedures per restaurant/outlet specifications.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Friendly guest service personality and positive attitude always exhibited.
• Knowledge of advanced baking techniques with 3 to 5 years of progressive culinary experience in a high-volume restaurant setting.
• Measures and weighs ingredients according to recipes.
• Mixes and kneads doughs.
• Shapes and proofs dough, including lamination.
• Bakes bread and other baked goods in ovens or grills.
• Prepares and bakes a variety of breads, pastries, and other baked goods.
• Follows established recipes and production schedules.
• Previous exposure to pastry preparation
• Demonstrates creative ability
• Serve safe certification
• Exhibits a positive attitude toward guests and team members.
• Professional conduct and appearance.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and handle multiple duties.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.

Physical Requirements:

These physical demands represent the physical requirements necessary for an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this position.

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per shift.
• Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.

Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to take direction.
• Professional communication skills.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and ability to problem solve.

The World Equestrian Center is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management , a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work-life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit a background check before employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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