Head Baker

The hours for this job will be 5:30am to 2pm Monday through Friday., but the hours and shifts may change depending on caterings and events here at the college. The Head Baker is responsible and accountable for the quality and quantities of the baked goods produced as well as the production of breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and catering items.

• Demonstrates IWCC's core mission, vision and values
• Enforce the guidelines, policies, and procedures set by the Food Service Department
• Practice great customer service to ensure all food service guests have a memorable experience
• Accountable for the quality and quantity of baked goods produced
• Responsible for the safety, sanitation and cleanliness of the bakery production area
• Responsible for the production of breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and catering items that are posted in the daily menus and catering submissions on a daily/weekly rotation
• Accountable for the timely preparation of each catered item that leaves the bakery department
• Responsible for the daily production of baked goods to be sold in the Pirate Cove
• In charge of inventory of all baked goods and reporting what is needed to the area manager
• Responsible for the plating and service of bakery items for all meal/catering services
• Accountable for the presentation of all baked goods that are used for catering events and meal services
• Ensuring that FIFO is being implemented in the bakery at all times
• Accountable for the proper storage and handling of all ingredients and inventory in the bakery station belonging to Food Service
• Assisting with menu development and cost controls
• Ability to quickly convert and quantify recipes as needed without interruption of production
• Professionally work alongside the Culinary Arts department in order to maintain strong working relationships
• Participate in meetings, workshops, conferences and other industry-related events as assigned by the Food Service Manager for professional development
• Regular, prompt & reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Service department
• High school diploma or GED, post-secondary education preferred
• 2 to 5 years' experience in a baking environment
• Skills to compute portions and extend recipes
• Enthusiastic and dedicated to the challenges of helping other people
• Ability to function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer oriented team
• Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness
• Positive attitude
• Ability to pass a background check, have a valid U.S driver's license and good driving record
• The employee frequently is required to stand for extended periods of time and use hands.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to drive company owned or personal vehicle.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.