Job Details
Location: Claremont, CA
Job Posting Title: Cook II - Baker
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Cook II - Baker is responsible for baking items in the bakery for meal services and catering. This position is responsible for preparing breads, muffins, cakes, cookies, bars, pies and specialty desserts, including preparing vegan and gluten-free options daily. The Cook II – Baker coordinates with the Sous and Executive Chef to introduce new baked items to the department. From scratch principles and food safety techniques are key elements of this position. Flexibility to provide aid in areas…
of baking in a key aspect of this position.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Bake items from scratch according to the bakery prep sheet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Bake breads, muffins, cakes, cookies, bars, pies, and specialty desserts, including, but not limited to, mousses, cheesecakes, roulades, napoleons, fruit tarts, macaroons, crème brulees, and breakfast pastries.
- Prepare vegan and gluten-free options daily from scratch.
- Prepare baked items for catering events, including fine dining items.
- Set up the baking cart daily for the following day. Ensures the opening team has prepped and finished baked goods.
- Coordinate baker’s prep with the baking team, Sous, and Executive Chef. Complete assigned items on the production lists and communicate with the Sous and Executive Chef to ensure all items are completed.
- Responsible for cleaning station and equipment on a regular basis during the shift and at the conclusion of the shift, following the sanitation schedule. Calibrate ovens and scales on a regular basis to ensure consistency of product.
- Bring new ideas to the baking department through interactions with customers and independent research.
- Prepare pizza dough and bake pizzas.
- Prepare and execute ‘action station’ desserts during meal services throughout the week.
- Follow proper food preparation and sanitation directives as established by Health Department.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS & SKILLS:
EDUCATION: Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to High School Diploma or GED that provides the required knowledge, skills and ability.
EXPERIENCE: Prior baking experience is required. Must have experience working in a fast paced commercial kitchen.
CERTIFICATION: A California Food Handlers Card required.
REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this position line up with a 9 month academic calendar. The regular hours for this position are 40 hours per week, 5 days per week. Overtime, holiday, weekend and evening work hours may be required.
CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS: This is a regular, full-time, 9-month, non-exempt, benefits-eligible position.
APPROXIMATE PAY RANGE: $23.00 - $26.00
