Baker
Position Purpose:
To prepare and serve baked goods and desserts for up to 700 campers and staff over an 11 week period. Must be a highly organized team player.
Essential Job Functions:
-Assist in the daily operations of the center’s food service.
-Plan and execute a biweekly menu
-Prepare, bake, and plate muffins and breakfast pastries daily
-Prepare, bake, and plate evening dessert
-Prepare and decorate birthday cakes for staff/campers as needed
-Set up food, supplies, and utensils for dining hall distribution.
-Employ food safety best practices
-Coordinate allergen and special diet options for all baked goods.
-Assist in routine sanitation of the kitchen and related equipment.
-Clean and maintain all food-preparation and storage areas.
-Reduce waste, reuse items, and recycle as indicated through the camp’s procedures.
-Works quickly and accurately during busy periods
-Willingness to take on extra duties, such as cleaning and dishwashing as a member of a team.
Qualifications: (Minimum Education and Experience)
-High School Diploma
-Baking/Pastry Certification or Culinary School 2-4yr degree
-Desire to learn in a training-forward environment
-Understanding of special diet and allergy needs
-Servsafe certified with a good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards
-Ability to use slicers, stand mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
-Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment
-Team Mentality
Physical Aspects of the Job:
-Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds including unloading food, supplies, and equipment as needed.
-Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards of the site and facilities, as well as guest and staff behavior.
-Physical ability to operate kitchen equipment according to safe recommended methods.
-Physical mobility and endurance to perform tasks while standing/walking for long periods of time.
-Ability to provide first aid and assist campers and staff in an emergency.
-Determine the cleanliness of dishes, food surfaces, and kitchen area.
-Ability to assess the condition of food.