Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $12.00 - $15.75
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
supportive work environment
reasonable accommodations
Job Description
The role of Lead Baker at Montage International is a vital position within the culinary team, contributing directly to the high standards of food quality and service that the company strives to uphold. The Lead Baker is charged with the responsibility of prepping, preparing, and executing all pastry menu items to exact specifications while adhering to the daily directives of the Executive Pastry Chef. This role requires a blend of creativity, skill, and operational excellence to prepare the highest quality pastries and bread products for both the restaurant and banquet services. In addition to hands-on baking, the Lead Baker plays... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school degree or GED equivalent
- Extensive baking experience
- Ability to follow recipes and directions
- Skilled in handling kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Good eyesight for detail and color
- Culinary skills in baking and food presentation
- Minimum two years experience in a high-end restaurant or equivalent education
- Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude
- Decision-making skills
- Fluent in English
- Availability for all shifts including weekends and holidays
Job Qualifications
- High school degree required or GED equivalent
- Extensive baking experience and ability
- Ability to read recipes and follow directions
- Ability to efficiently and safely handle knives, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment such as slicers, grinders, choppers and mixers
- Visual acuity for near, depth and color perception, reading menus and writing orders, and checking appearance of all food products
- Able to demonstrate culinary techniques such as cutting, cooking principles, plate presentations and proper sanitation and safety practices
- Two years of previous restaurant cooking experience in a high end restaurant or educational equivalent
- Positive personality and good interpersonal skills for interfacing with members, guests and staff
- Ability to make sound, common sense and rational decisions in performance of duties
- Speak, read and write English
- Must be available to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays
Job Duties
- Preparing the highest quality food products for the restaurant and banquets according to menu descriptions and directions
- Be responsible for producing all morning pastries for event and outlets
- Delivering product to outlets and events as needed
- Train new associates and interns on the breakfast station
- Assist with bread production including dough mixing, forming and baking
- Maintaining station pars and forecasting product needed for large events
- Prepare food items with quality and consistency
- Set up workstation based on menu items, banquet event orders and specials, and ensure all equipment is ready for the shift
- Follow proper sanitation and safety guidelines at all times, keeping kitchen and storage areas clean and organized
- Inspect all food products to maintain proper appearance, colors, and appeal
- Store food properly in containers in refrigerators and freezers to maintain freshness
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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