BAKER

Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $17.50

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Bon Appetit Management Company, a subsidiary of Compass Group, is a leader in the foodservice industry known for operating more than 1,000 cafes and restaurants across the United States. The company serves corporate offices, universities, museums, and public establishments with a strong commitment to socially and environmentally responsible sourcing. This includes their use of sustainable seafood and cage-free eggs, and their dedication to cooking fresh food from scratch using local ingredients. Bon Appetit is widely recognized for promoting diversity of thought and inclusion and offers a dynamic work environment where employees can learn, grow, and make a difference. They provide competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive atmosphere for their employees. This particular job opening is for a full-time Baker position located at Butler University in Indianapolis, IN, with an hourly wage of $17.50. The schedule includes day shifts with hours that may vary, the specifics of which will be shared during the interview process. Candidates are invited to apply online only, and the company also offers an internal employee referral bonus program. Bon Appetit emphasizes ease of application through their text messaging system, facilitating a convenient and modern job search experience.

The Baker role involves preparing a wide variety of baked goods, including breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and pastries according to detailed recipes and production schedules. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all products meet the company’s high standards for quality, presentation, portion control, and serving temperature. In addition to baking, the role includes maintaining sanitation and cleanliness of workstations, equipment, and utensils, adhering strictly to food safety regulations and corporate OSHA standards. Bakers will assist in production planning to meet daily requirements and help keep accurate production records related to waste and inventory. Interaction with customers is also part of the position, requiring a friendly approach and effective resolution of customer concerns. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to manage peak production periods calmly, efficiently, and accurately. The job may require occasional flexibility in work assignments and schedules and entails other duties as assigned by supervision. Bon Appetit provides comprehensive full-time benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, and flexible spending accounts. They also offer unique perks such as associate shopping programs, health and wellness initiatives, identity theft protection, and pet insurance. This opportunity is ideal for someone with previous baking and pastry experience looking to work within a reputable foodservice company committed to quality and sustainability.

Job Requirements

Previous baking and pastry experience is preferred
ability to work full time
willingness to work varying day shifts
ability to follow food safety and sanitation protocols
capacity to maintain cleanliness and order in work environment
good physical stamina
ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure

Job Qualifications

Previous baking and pastry experience is preferred
ability to work calmly and efficiently during peak production periods
strong customer service skills
knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
ability to follow detailed recipes and production instructions
good organizational skills
ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members

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