Restaurant & Bakery Baker

Ascent Hospitality Management; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent Hospitality Management is seeking a Baker for Perkins Restaurant in Altoona. The role involves preparing bakery items, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety. Competitive wages and flexible hours are offered, along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Free Employee Meals

Family Discounts

Yearly Anniversary Checks

Flexible Hours

Structured Training Program

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in baking and food preparation.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery items according to company standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and bakery areas.
• Ensure proper food storage and safety procedures.

Skills

Food Safety

Baking

Sanitation

Customer Service

Job description

Perkins Restaurant is now hiring a Baker for our Perkins Restaurant in Altoona.

Stop in any time to apply at:

2621 Adventureland Dr. - Altoona

Benefits of working for us include:

1. Supportive ownership that believes in family
2. Closed on Christmas Day
3. Yearly anniversary checks for continued employment*
4. Free Employee Meals and family discounts*
5. Competitive wages for your experience
6. Paychecks delivered weekly
7. Flexible hours & schedules
8. Structured training program for all positions
9. Referral bonus for great employees who recruit other great employees
10. Career path that rewards you financially for your advancement within the company*Ask manager for details

Summary of Position

Prepare bakery items according to company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards. Responsible for helping to maintain food costs and cleanliness of the kitchen at all times. Perform all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of work environment as directed by the Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.

Position Activities and Tasks

• Bake – Prepare bakery items according to Perkins standards and specifications. Label and date all trays of baked items. Observe proper food storage procedures. Ensure high standards of food safety.
• Display – Set up and maintain the display cases. Use proper merchandising display techniques. Work with Host and Cashier to set up samples, holiday packaging, and merchandising.
• Clean – Follow proper sanitation procedures in the kitchen, walk-ins, and dry storage areas. Keep bakery prep and storage areas clean and organized. Clean and sanitize bakery cases and display items. Responsible for cleaning and sanitation of all bakery equipment, pans, and utensils. Control food cost.
• Ensure products are accurately portioned and prepared as specified by recipes.
• Utilize FIFO (first in first out) standards when preparing items.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, prep areas, coolers, and storage areas.
• Follow proper safety procedures and policies concerning food handling, rotation, and storage.
• Conduct line sweeps throughout the shift.
• Practice “Clean as you go” throughout the shift.
• Understand OSHA requirements and health department standards.
• Clean all equipment on line and other areas as directed by the Kitchen Manager or Manager on Duty.
• Anticipate, identify, and correct system breakdowns to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.
• Communicate with Manager on Duty and coworkers regarding product/service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems, etc.
• Keep General Manager and Manager on Duty informed of problems and/or issues and propose alternative solutions.
• Assist team members with prep items according to recipes and procedures.
• Assist dishwasher with washing and restocking dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
• Assist front of house staff with cleanliness of bakery cases.
• Provide guest service by communicating and cooperating with the front of house staff.

Disclaimer: This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It reflects the principal job elements essential for performance, employee development, and compensation. The incumbent may perform other duties as required.