Baker 2

SUMMARY: Works with the Chef and other Bakers mixing, baking, finishing and sorting of all pastry items for multiple Food & Beverage outlets. Must have at least 1 year experience working in a bake shop and able to follow directions and recipes, works well independently, efficient, reliable and quality oriented.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Facilitates and assists in the production of all baked goods in required volume to requesting outlets in accordance with established quality standards and recipes

- Prepares for service in a timely manner and works the buffet, banquet, steakhouse or any other service line as needed and scheduled by the chef

- Follows all recipe standards and finishing procedures as determined by MVG chefs

- Performs any reasonable, temporarily assigned job duties outside the position job description, where, in the company's judgement, those duties are necessary in the interest of efficiency, productivity or guest service

- Follows proper cooking methods

- Follows industry standards for sanitation and the handling and storage and labeling of food items

- Receives, stores, rotates and distributes supplies and product in and around production area

- Breaks down boxes and maintains cleanliness in and around the bakeshop, including care of work bench, equipment, baking pans

- Loads and empties ovens

- Fills racks and transports to outlets and storage areas

- Able to lift and carry items weighing 30-50 pounds

- Able to work rapidly and accurately

- Performs duties in a safe manner, reports any potential safety hazards to management staff

- Prepare the kitchen for the following day: Events, Buffets, and Kitchen set up

- Follow corporate specifications in regards to uniform, hygiene, and standard procedures

- Follow ALL Department of Health safety and sanitation rules and regulations

- Maintain orderly and clean work stations

- Ensures each order sent out is consistent with recipe specifications

- Prepares for a rush without getting behind

- All other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef and Chef's Management Team

- Follows GuestPath Universal Service Standards, Operational Service Standards, and SERVE expectations at all times

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

- Pleasant and friendly; ability to adhere to Service Standards

- Ability to communicate with others

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

- Attentive and detailed oriented

- Capable of following procedures and taking directions

- Basic math skills; ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions

- Abilities demonstrated in handling all types of skills relating to the food outlets and food preparation

- Conducts self in an appropriate, professional manner at all times

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

- One-year minimum experience in food preparation and food knowledge; preferred

- Must be able to complete any classes or certifications required

- High school diploma or GED required

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Associate must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is predominately walking and standing; frequently uses the stairs or elevators; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision, color coordination, and ability to adjust focus. The associate may be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.