Lead Baker

8000 S. Arizona Grand Parkway
Phoenix , AZ 85044

Competitive Hourly Wage, 401K, Employee Assistance Program, Hotel Stay Benefits, Golf Discounts, Spa Discounts, and Car Rental Discounts!

Summary of Position:

Function as a liaison between bakery management and line staff to assist in and coordinate bakery production.

Essential Functions:

• Work closely with pastry supervisor to assist with training and developing the staff in all areas of bakery production. Support wherever possible.
• Prepare properly and direct the preparation of common to complex level bakery products. Prepare various baked goods according to specification.
• Maintain daily production and cleaning schedules.
• Effectively focus efforts to help maintain the established standards of sanitation, safety and food quality.
• Assist the Executive Pastry Chef in the training, and continuing cross training, of the bakery staff in order to enhance individual skill levels.
• Perform various tasks as necessary, such as cleaning and properly storing equipment, to contribute to a clean and safe work environment.

Qualifications:

Education: N/A

Experience: 3+ years working in similar size operation

Certificates or Licenses: Maricopa County Food Service Worker Card

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The ability to read, understand and work from E.Os (event orders) in order to discern production requirements and plan accordingly.
• The ability to grasp, lift, and/or carry, using proper equipment, products weighing up to 200lbs.
• Ability to work in confined areas at extreme temperatures.
• Ability to stand, reach and stoop in order to perform the essential duties.
• Basic mathematical skills sufficient enough to understand recipe production and conversion.
• Possesses the ability to comprehend and communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.

Personal Characteristics:

• Behaves ethically
• Organized: Maintain a neat, organized workspace, maintaining important documents pertinent to job
• Communicates effectively: Speaks and listens in a clear, thorough, and timely manner, effectively reading and writing, using the English language
• Professional Appearance: Exhibits an appearance appropriate for a four diamond resort (Specific grooming standards are available for review)