BAKER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $19.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

holiday time off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Fresh Ideas Management is a dynamic and innovative food service management company dedicated to the belief that good food is a powerful force that brings people together and creates lasting memories. As a vibrant and growing company, Fresh Ideas encourages creativity and fosters an engaging work environment where openness and innovation thrive. The company takes pride in providing unique and delicious dining experiences through its diverse teams who are passionate about culinary excellence and customer satisfaction. Fresh Ideas is committed to work-life balance, offering flexible schedules and ongoing training and development to support the career growth of its team members. With rapid expansion, Fresh Ideas presents accelerated promotion opportunities for motivated employees, making it an attractive employer in the food service industry.

This job opening is for a Baker position at the Maryville College location in Maryville, Tennessee. Both full-time and part-time schedules are available, with shifts and hours varying based on operational needs. The pay range for this role is $16.00 to $19.00 per hour, reflecting the importance of prior baking experience in delivering high-quality baked goods. Bakers at Fresh Ideas are responsible for preparing breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and other pastries following specific recipes and production guidelines. The role demands adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, proper maintenance of equipment and work areas, and excellent customer service skills. Bakers collaborate with their supervisors and team members to ensure timely production, proper portion control, attractive presentation, and maintaining product freshness and temperature during service. The position supports a positive and efficient kitchen environment where teamwork and attention to detail are highly valued.

Job Requirements

Prior baking experience
ability to follow recipes and production guidelines
capacity to work varying schedules including full-time and part-time
physical ability to handle kitchen tasks and equipment
willingness to comply with food safety and sanitation standards
strong interpersonal skills
ability to work under pressure in a team-oriented environment

Job Qualifications

Prior baking experience
ability to follow recipes and production specifications
strong attention to detail
good communication and customer service skills
ability to work in a fast-paced environment
basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
capability to handle equipment and maintain cleanliness
flexibility to work full-time or part-time schedules

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 foods 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