Pastry Cook - Kitchen Admin

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority - Mohegan Sun; Mohegan (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Native American Preference

Job summary

Mohegan Sun is seeking a baker to measure, cut and prepare products for baking, decorate cakes and pastries, and assemble requisitions for outlets. The role requires one year of baking experience or formal pastry training and involves standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 lbs in a fast-paced kitchen.

Applicants must read recipes and follow written directions, maintain sanitary work areas, and work flexible shifts in Connecticut's Mohegan Sun resort.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a baker or training in pastry departments or culinary school.
• Ability to read and follow written recipes and directions.
• Experience producing baked goods and pastries on a large scale.

Responsibilities

• Prepare doughs and batters following recipes.
• Decorate and finish baked cakes, pies and pastries.
• Assemble and fill requisitions for outlets and maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

Baking experience

Read recipes

Large-scale production

Sanitation knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Culinary training

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPERIENCE ENDLESS CAREER POSSIBILITIESIF YOU ARE AN EXISTING TEAM MEMBER, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO BE TAKEN TO THE INTERNAL CAREER SITE: MOHEGAN INTERNAL CAREER SITEPosition Summary:This position is responsible for measuring, cutting and preparing products for baking.Primary Duties and Responsibilities: includes but not limited to:Prepares doughs and batters following written recipesDecorates and finishes baked cakes, pies and pastriesAssembles and fills requisitions for outletsSecondary Duties and Responsibilities:Maintains a clean and sanitary work area throughout the entire shiftMinimum Education and Qualifications:One year of experience as a baker or previous training within the pastry department or at a culinary schoolPrevious experience producing baked goods and pastries on a large scaleCompetencies: Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:Good verbal communication skillsAble to read recipes and follow written directionsAble to produce baked goods and pastries on a large scaleKnowledge of safe and efficient operation of kitchen equipmentTraining Requirements:Must have a complete working knowledge of the bake shop and all componentsUnderstanding of health and sanitation guidelinesPhysical Demands and Work Environment:Fast paced kitchen environmentMust be able to stand for extended periods of time with frequent lifting and bendingMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs.Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hoursThis is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Mohegan Sun reserves the right to make changes in the above job description whenever necessary.Work Shift:RegularKnock, knock. Hear that sound? That's opportunity!.Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference in hiring. "Native American" means an individual who is a duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or any group of Native Americans recognized by the Mohegan Tribe, The United States of America, or the State of Connecticut.