Lead Baker: Bake, Lead & Ensure Quality

Aramark Correctional Services; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in West Palm Beach, Florida is seeking a Lead Baker responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines while upholding safety and sanitation.

This role may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks within the culinary operation; the ideal candidate has bakery or cooking experience, strong math, communication, and a commitment to food safety.

Qualifications

• Experience as a baker or cook.
• Experience supervising preferred.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and safety regulations.
• Must obtain food safety certification(s).
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work to a food service team and oversees completion of tasks.
• Trains staff on food safety, sanitation procedures, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares a variety of foods according to recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely uses utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food per guidelines.
• Stores food per safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor.

Skills

Baking skills

Supervisory experience

Food safety knowledge

Knife handling

Sanitation practices

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Aramark in West Palm Beach, Florida is seeking a Lead Baker responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines while upholding safety and sanitation.

This role may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks within the culinary operation; the ideal candidate has bakery or cooking experience, strong math, communication, and a commitment to food safety.