Pastry Cook - Kitchen Admin

200_Mohegan_Sun Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority - Mohegan Sun; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun is seeking a baker to measure, cut and prepare ingredients for baking in a fast-paced casino kitchen, following written recipes. One year of baking experience or formal pastry training is required, plus ability to produce baked goods and pastries at a large scale, read recipes, and follow directions; must maintain cleanliness and safety with up to 50 lbs lifts and flexible shifts.

This is a hands-on role in a high-volume environment, with opportunities to contribute to dessert

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a baker or previous training within the pastry department or at a culinary school
• Previous experience producing baked goods and pastries on a large scale
• Must be able to read recipes and follow written directions
• Must maintain a clean and sanitary work area and follow health guidelines

Responsibilities

• Prepares doughs and batters following written recipes
• Decorates and finishes baked cakes, pies and pastries
• Assembles and fills requisitions for outlets
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area throughout the shift

Skills

Verbal communication

Reading recipes

Following directions

Kitchen safety

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for measuring, cutting and preparing products for baking.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares doughs and batters following written recipes
• Decorates and finishes baked cakes, pies and pastries
• Assembles and fills requisitions for outlets

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area throughout the entire shift

Minimum Education and Qualifications

• One year of experience as a baker or previous training within the pastry department or at a culinary school
• Previous experience producing baked goods and pastries on a large scale

Competencies

• Good verbal communication skills
• Able to read recipes and follow written directions
• Able to produce baked goods and pastries on a large scale
• Knowledge of safe and efficient operation of kitchen equipment

Training Requirements

• Must have a complete working knowledge of the bake shop and all components
• Understanding of health and sanitation guidelines

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Fast paced kitchen environment
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time with frequent lifting and bending
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours

This 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

Regular

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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.

What began in 1996 as a gaming destination in southeastern Connecticut with a handful of Team Members has expanded into a premier entertainment enterprise with over 10,000 team members across the globe. What drives our success is the centuries-old philosophy of the Mohegan Tribe “The Spirit of Aquai”. Its principles of welcoming, mutual respect, cooperation and building relationships have shaped our culture, and serve as the foundation that we live by with every guest and team member interaction today, and for generations to come.