BAKER

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $16.50

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Identify Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Morrison Healthcare, a subsidiary of Compass Healthcare, is a leading provider of foodservice solutions for healthcare facilities across the United States. With a heritage spanning over 70 years, Morrison Healthcare is known for its commitment to nutrition, culinary excellence, and operational expertise, serving patients, caregivers, and communities with the highest standards in meal quality and safety. Situated within the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, Morrison Healthcare supports one of the region's prominent healthcare providers by delivering specialized baking and culinary services that contribute to the overall patient care experience. Our team of more than 31,000 dedicated employees includes over 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs who work collaboratively to uphold the company’s core values of care, belonging, and excellence. We are proud to foster a workplace culture that emphasizes teamwork, responsibility, and mutual empowerment, encouraging employees to achieve their full potential while making a tangible difference in their communities.

We are currently seeking motivated and experienced Bakers to join our team on a full-time basis at the Parkwest Medical Center location. The Baker role is integral to our culinary operations, responsible for crafting a wide variety of baked goods including breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and pastries in accordance with established recipes and production guidelines. This position requires a strong attention to detail, adherence to food safety guidelines, and the ability to efficiently manage baking production schedules to meet daily demand. Bakers will collaborate closely with culinary and supervisory staff to ensure food quality, proper presentation, and customer satisfaction. This role offers a fixed pay rate of $16.50 per hour and includes a full-time schedule that may involve working mornings and rotating weekends. Candidates with previous baking experience will find this an excellent opportunity to join a reputable organization that values your culinary expertise and dedication to nourishing others. As part of Morrison Healthcare, you will benefit from comprehensive training, a supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth within the foodservice and healthcare industry.

Job Requirements

Previous baking experience required
ability to work full time including mornings and rotating weekends
ability to follow safety and sanitation guidelines
ability to maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work area
must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Qualifications

Previous baking experience
ability to follow recipes and production guidelines
knowledge of food safety standards
strong attention to detail
ability to work in a fast-paced environment
good communication skills
ability to handle customer interactions professionally

Job Duties

Bake breads, pies, cakes, cookies and other pastries as necessary per the provided production and catering sheets
assists in production planning to meet daily requirements
ensures proper food preparation by utilizing approved recipes, following prescribed production standards and use of proper equipment
assists with the completion of production records to include waste tracking, used/unused portions and product shortages
informs supervisor when supplies are low
ensures proper presentation, food quality, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures
maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils within work area
handles food items appropriately and with all safety regulations in mind during preparation and service
cleans equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments
keeps display equipment clean and free of debris
interacts with customers and resolves customer complaints in a friendly and customer-service oriented manner
relays relevant concerns from customers directly to supervisors
consistently exhibits the ability to keep up with peak production and service calmly, accurately and efficiently
checks to ensure that all food is presented, served and displayed per standards
follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment, ensuring corporate and OSHA safety standards are followed
completes shift work, as assigned, in a timely and thorough manner in accordance with department standards
performs other duties as assigned