Kitchen Baker

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and development programs
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, dedicated to enriching the lives of millions of people through innovative solutions and exceptional service. With a commitment to excellence, sustainability, and community engagement, Aramark operates in various sectors including education, healthcare, business, and sports and entertainment. The company emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, ensuring a supportive and empowering work environment for its employees. Aramark is known for upholding strong values that promote employee growth, innovation, and corporate responsibility. Their mission involves not only delivering high-quality products and services but also fostering a culture where employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The Kitchen Baker role at Aramark represents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team passionate about culinary arts and food production. This position is perfect for individuals who love baking and are eager to experiment with different tastings and techniques to create delightful baked goods. As a Kitchen Baker, you will work closely following standardized recipes and production guidelines to produce a variety of baked items, ensuring consistency, quality, and taste. You will be equipped with the best baking equipment and facilities to bring your creative baking fantasies to life.

In this role, safety and hygiene are paramount. The Kitchen Baker will adhere strictly to food safety and sanitation protocols to maintain a clean and safe working environment. This includes properly sanitizing workstations, equipment, and utensils after each use, as well as following procedures for correctly storing perishable ingredients. The position requires competency in handling various baking devices such as ovens, mixers, and cookers with precision and care. Attention to detail is essential for measuring, weighing, and blending ingredients accurately to ensure excellent product output.

Beyond the technical baking skills, the role encourages offering exceptional customer service and maintaining a positive, collaborative attitude with guests, customers, colleagues, and management. Aramark values teamwork and expects all employees to engage positively to contribute to a vibrant and supportive workplace culture.

This position, typically full-time, involves physical demands that require the ability to lift, bend, push, pull, and stand for extended periods. Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following uniform standards are also necessary to ensure safety and professionalism.

Aramark provides a comprehensive work environment that supports career development, continuous learning, and personal growth. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of numerous training programs, leadership development opportunities, and career advancement workshops offered by the company. Aramark’s commitment to its workforce is reflected in its inclusive hiring practices and equal opportunity employment policy, fostering an environment where diversity and different perspectives are celebrated.

Joining Aramark as a Kitchen Baker means being part of a respected global company where your passion for baking can flourish and where you can contribute to delivering memorable food experiences to diverse communities. This role offers a platform for you to ignite your creativity, enhance your baking expertise, and grow professionally within a supportive, safety-conscious, and innovative company culture.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • previous experience in baking or food preparation preferred
  • knowledge of sanitation and food safety standards
  • ability to follow recipes and measure ingredients accurately
  • physical ability to perform duties such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for long periods
  • willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to uniform standards
  • strong communication skills
  • commitment to maintaining safety and hygiene practices

Job Qualifications

  • Candidates with a history of working in baking or related roles are preferred
  • thorough knowledge of baking techniques, guidelines, and adherence to sanitation regulations
  • certification prerequisite for obtaining food safety certification(s)
  • mastery of basic mathematical skills and numeracy is important
  • skilled in interpersonal communication, adept in expressing ideas clearly through both written and verbal means
  • physical qualifications include capability to manage physical duties like lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of walking/standing

Job Duties

  • Utilize standardized recipes and production guidelines to bake a variety of goods
  • ensure your workstation is equipped with all the necessary ingredients and tools for baking
  • put together the components by quantifying, weighing, blending, chopping, and carrying out other necessary preparations
  • engage with baking devices such as ovens, cookers, and mixers
  • practice safe handling of utensils, like knives, while cooking and preparing meals
  • follow food safety procedures to properly store perishable items
  • follow proper hygiene protocols by sanitizing work areas, equipment, and utensils after each use
  • offer outstanding customer service and exhibit a positive attitude when engaging with guests, clients, customers, colleagues, and others
  • follow Aramark's safety protocols, which focus on implementing effective food safety and sanitation practices
  • ensure the security of corporate assets by adhering to specified safety protocols

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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