Baker

Who We Are:

NEXDINE Hospitality’s family of brands provides dining, hospitality, fitness center and facility management services to businesses, independent schools, higher education, senior living, and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed programs. The NEXDINE Experience is responsive, transparent, and authentic. Learn more at www.NEXDINE.com.

Job Details:

Position: Baker

Location: Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: Part Time

Hourly Pay Rate: $ 18.00

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Baker to join our team. The Baker will be responsible for preparing a variety of baked goods, following recipes to create consistent and high-quality products. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a bakery setting and be familiar with baking techniques.

The Baker reports to the Chef or General Manager. The Baker is responsible for preparing and serving breakfast, lunch and/or catered events. The Baker may be required to operate equipment, including but not limited to an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef's knives. Representing not only the client but NEXDINE as well, the Baker needs to exhibit great customer service in all aspects of this job.

Essential Functions and Key Tasks:

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.

• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and other equipment.

• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, rotating stock and following food company labeling & dating procedures.

• Monitor, cook and prepare foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or utilization of food thermometers.

• Responsible for preparation of stations, as directed, according to company guidelines.

• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption.

• May bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries.

• May wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment.

• Compile and maintain records of food usage.

• May assist with inventory.

• Follow food specification amounts provided by supervisor. Assist in forecasting of preparation needs.

• Prepare and serve food to customers in a timely manner.

• May assist in supporting culinary staff at numerous stations as directed.

• Communicate with supervisor regarding kitchen equipment/supply needs.

• Adhere to and promote company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, uniform guidelines, and productivity.

• Provide excellent customer service to include being attentive, approachable, greeting and thanking customers.

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a kitchen environment whereby employees may be exposed to and/or required to operate equipment, including but not limited to, an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chef’s knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire and noise.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee may be required to sit, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, and push, pull & lift items weighing 40 pounds or less. Employee may be required to stand for long periods of time. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

**Additional Requirements:**
- Certification from a culinary school or vocational training in baking is a plus.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects.
- Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Pay Frequency:

• Paid Weekly - Direct Deposit