Baker Lead - Virginia Commonwealth Univ.

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $24.55
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid parental leave
Disability Coverage
work life resources

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in providing food services, facilities management, and uniform services to a diverse range of clients across multiple industries, including education, healthcare, business, and sports and entertainment. With operations spanning 15 countries, Aramark serves millions of guests daily, demonstrating a strong commitment to service, quality, and sustainability. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive work environment where employees are encouraged to develop their talents and grow professionally while positively impacting their communities and the planet. Aramark emphasizes equal employment opportunity and values diversity, embracing employees from all backgrounds to create a culture of respect and collaboration.

The Lead Baker role at Aramark is a critical position within its culinary operations, designed for a skilled professional who is passionate about baking and food preparation. This full-time, hourly position, compensating at $24.55 per hour, requires expertise in cooking and preparing food according to standardized recipes and production guidelines. The Lead Baker must strictly adhere to food safety, food handling, and sanitation protocols to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety in food service.

Beyond food preparation, the Lead Baker is responsible for overseeing the daily workflow within the bakery or culinary team, delegating tasks, and ensuring that all operations comply with Aramark's stringent safety policies. The role demands proficiency in handling kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, mixers, and slicers, and skillful use of utensils including knives. The position also involves preparing ingredients, measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items meticulously to maintain consistency and quality.

This role is dynamic and may require the Lead Baker to adjust duties or assume additional responsibilities based on client needs and location-specific requirements. The Lead Baker will also contribute to maintaining a positive and professional work environment by training and guiding staff in food safety practices and culinary techniques, while upholding excellent customer service standards. The job entails physical activities such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods, with the potential requirement of wearing uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE).

The benefits package at Aramark is comprehensive, offering eligible employees access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as work/life resources. Employees may also benefit from retirement savings plans like a 401(k), paid parental leave, and disability coverage. Aramark is committed to supporting its employees' well-being and professional development through extensive benefits and programs. Prospective candidates will find Aramark a rewarding employer that encourages career growth and values diverse experiences and skills.

In summary, the Lead Baker position at Aramark is ideal for individuals with a strong background in baking or cooking and supervisory experience who seek a rewarding opportunity to lead a food service team in a fast-paced, service-driven environment. With a competitive wage, robust benefits, and a commitment to employee development, Aramark offers an excellent career path for culinary professionals dedicated to quality, safety, and excellent service.

Job Requirements

  • Experience as a baker or cook
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision
  • Proven knowledge of food safety regulations and cooking methods
  • Required to obtain food safety certification(s)
  • Ability to handle physical demands including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended walking and standing
  • Ability to safely use kitchen equipment and utensils
  • Willingness to wear uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE)

Job Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a supervisor in a related role preferred
  • Experience as a baker or cook required
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision required
  • Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage
  • Required to obtain food safety certification(s)
  • Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
  • Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Job Duties

  • Schedules and assigns daily work assignments to a food service team and oversees the completion of tasks
  • Trains and guides staff on job duties, proper food safety and sanitation procedures, cooking methods, etc.
  • Cooks and prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
  • Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
  • Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
  • Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives
  • Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
  • Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods
  • Arranges, garnishes, and portions of food according to established guidelines
  • Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
  • Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
  • Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, and co-workers
  • Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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