Job Title: Baker Department: Food Service
Reports to: Kitchen Supervisor / Food Service Manager
Capon Springs and Farms is seeking experienced Bakers to join the food service team at our family-style mountain resort. In this role you will prepare fresh baked breads, pastries, and desserts daily to create a one-of-a-kind experience for our guests. Showcase your culinary talents and baking experience by creating delicious, high-quality baked good using established company recipes.
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Key Areas of Responsibility:
Prepare all baked goods for the resort including breads, rolls, cakes, pies, cookies and pastries.
Maintains product quality and consistency, and follows all recipes, portion control and presentation specifications.
Measures and weighs ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or icings using scales or graduated containers.
Combines measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
Places dough in pans, molds, or on sheets and bake in production ovens.
Sets oven temperatures and places items into ovens for baking.
Sets time and speed controls for mixing/blending machines.
Checks product for quality and identifies damaged or expired goods.
Determines quantity of ingredients needed for the number of items to be baked.
Applies glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods.
Decorates cakes or other baked goods.
Prepares specialty items such as birthday or anniversary cakes, or cookies for prizes.
Rolls, kneads, cuts or shapes dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, cookies or other
desserts.
Prepares grilled cheese sandwiches as needed for meals.
Maintains all baking equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition. Notified supervisor of any maintenance issues.
Inventories supplies and notifies supervisor or manager of items needed.
Other duties as assigned by management. May occasionally fill in other areas of the food service departments as needed.
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Training:
Degree or certification in a culinary field is preferred.
WV Food Safety Certification or the ability to obtain certification required.
Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years of experience making a variety of breads, pastries, and
desserts.
Experience in a commercial baking setting preferred.
Knowledge and Characteristics:
Knowledge of special diet and allergens.
Ability to follow recipes and determine ingredients and quantity needed.
Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Ability to operate a variety of equipment including ovens, mixers, blenders, and
cutters.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and be able to move in a full range of
motion.
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to maintain relationships with guests and
co-workers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs including weekends, early mornings, evenings, holidays, and some overtime during the peak season.
Terms of Employment:
This is a full or part-time seasonal position from late-April through mid-November. Seasonal co- workers are eligible for low earnings unemployment in the off season. Work is indoors and involves exposure to a hot environment and using cooking/baking equipment at hot temperatures.
This job description is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment. If hired, employment will be on an at-will basis and can be terminated by either party.
Rev. 01/24
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bereavement leave
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Food provided
Store discount
Compensation Package:
Hourly pay
Schedule:
Day shift
Morning shift
Work Location: In person