Pastry Lead Baker

Tb-Isle-Resort-Lp; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Lead Baker for a luxury hotel banquet environment. You will oversee bread production, ensure bread quality and quantity, and coordinate with banquet and restaurant functions to meet demand.

You will develop new bread products, maintain cost control, supervise pastry staff, train associates, schedule shifts, and ensure safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; culinary certification preferred.
• 3–4 years culinary experience in luxury hotel or related field.
• Ability to read Event Orders and plan production accordingly.
• Knowledge of chemical handling and proper cleaning techniques.
• Fluent in English; second language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follows Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
• Ensure equipment and kitchen cleanliness.
• Maintain refrigerators and kitchen in a clean, organized manner with all food items labeled and dated.
• Maintain an effective training program for all employees.
• Schedule bread production staff based on business demand.
• Supervise preparation, quality, and quantity of all baked items.
• Supervise cleaning and equipment maintenance in the Pastry Shop.
• Provide special themed showpieces as required.
• Perform any other reasonable requests from management.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Multitasking

English language

Flexible schedules

Basic arithmetic

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Culinary certification or degree

3-4 years culinary experience

Tools

Chef's knife

Paring knife

Peeler

Job description

Scope of PositionThe Lead Baker is responsible for the production of baked goods. He/she is responsible for bread product quality/ quantity and coordination of bread production as it relates to banquet and restaurant functions. The Baker must assist in developing new bread products (cakes, pastries, cookies, and other goods) for outlets and banquets and maintain quality and cost control.Position RequirementsProfessional demeanor appropriate for a luxury environment.Able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, ever-changing environment.Read Event Orders for all restaurant and banquet functions and maintain production accordinglyFood Safety certification is a plus.Experience in a luxury hotel or a related field preferred.Train all new AssociatesResponsibilitiesFollows Occupational Health & Safety regulations.Ensure equipment and kitchen cleanliness.Maintain refrigerators and kitchen in a clean, organized manner with all food items labeled and dated to facilitate the necessary production to achieve company goals.Maintain an effective training program for all employees so that all their time can be productive.Keep production of food at an adequate level, which does not result in excessive leftovers and waste.Make pastry cooks aware of any special products needed for coming functions.Daily check Event Orders for all bread-related food requirements.Schedule bread production staff based on business demand.Supervise preparation, quality, and quantity of all baked items; maintain quality standards within established guidelines.Supervise cleaning and equipment maintenance in the Pastry Shop.Provide special themed showpieces as required.Provide own basic tools of the trade i.e., Chef’s knife, paring knife, peeler.Perform any other reasonable requests from management.EducationHigh School diploma and/ or experience in a luxury hotel or a related field preferred.Culinary certification or degree preferred and/or a minimum of 3 to 4 years of culinary experience.Skills and AbilitiesAbility to communicate in the English language (Second language is a plus).Knowledge of proper chemical handling, cleaning techniques, and use of equipment/ machinery.Ability to work flexible schedules including holidays and weekends.Able to perform multiple tasks.Able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.Physical RequirementsPhysical agility and ability to move quickly in confined spaces.Also requires standing/walking/reaching and bending throughout the shift.Ability to push/pull/lift to 100 lbs.Stand or walk for extended periods of time.Work in areas of high heat and humidity.