Lead Baker

2 weeks ago


Black Hawk, Colorado, United States Ameristar Full time
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa: A Leader in Entertainment

We're changing entertainment, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences, we offer a unique and exciting work environment.

About the Role

We're seeking a skilled Lead Baker to join our culinary team. As a key member of our bakery team, you'll be responsible for producing high-quality baked goods, managing inventory, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Responsibilities
  • Timely execution of all menu items and creation of bakery products from established recipes
  • Keep bakery area clean and sanitized
  • Demonstrate ability to produce all recipes on restaurant menus in a consistent manner in accordance with menu standards
  • Report to work for scheduled shifts, on time and appropriately uniformed
  • Demonstrate ability to perform advanced production and service skills to include: opening/closing bakery duties, following daily baking schedule, assist and support other bakers to accomplish daily given assignment
  • Accepts direction willingly and follows through with delegated tasks- learns and adapts to new tasks or situations quickly and cooperatively
  • Demonstrate complete knowledge of control in kitchen operation including portions, wastage, production, plate presentation and possesses ability to create and execute recipe development and menu specials
  • Possesses ability to take inventories, place orders, receive orders and will be required to carry out all
  • Practice safe food handling and sanitation duties as given to by management; ensure personal hygiene is compliant with health department standards and company policy
  • Demonstrate willingness to assist other team members as needed without being asked
  • Receive purchased ingredients, check and signed all items then properly store as guided
  • Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs
  • Wash and clean bakery small equipment and tools, store them properly for next use, keep oven and proofer clean at the end of shift. Especially schedule to clean, maintain dough mixer, proofer, oven, and working bread table
  • Complies with departmental policies as well as with Company rules, regulations, and policies set forth in the employee Handbook
  • Reports any equipment malfunctions. Maintains station in a neat and orderly manner
  • Reports with proper tools clean uniform and recommended footwear at the stated time
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • A degree or certificate from a major culinary institute
  • 2 years in experience as a baker in a major hotel or food chain
  • Working knowledge of American and European pastries and bread programs
  • Strong organization skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with Team Members at all levels of the organization
  • Provides a positive model for co-workers
What We Offer
  • Health Benefits Insurance package effective Day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-Term Disability for FT team members
  • $700 Referral Bonus Program ($350 at 90 days $350 at 6 months) for Team Members who refer new applicants
  • Discounted Casino bus tickets
  • Discounted RTD EcoPass for Team Members and up to 2 other family members
  • Hot meal served by the Leadership Team once a month
  • 20%?discount for Starbucks, Ara Spa, and all food outlets
  • 100%?Colorado Gaming License reimbursement after?90?days of employment
  • Hotel discounts available at all?43 PENN?properties, plus discounts on goods and services
  • Education reimbursement program and Annual Scholarship Program
  • Career development opportunities

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