Parkhurst Baker

4 weeks ago


Lexington, Virginia, United States Parkhurst Dining Full time

About Parkhurst Dining

Parkhurst Dining is a family-owned and operated company that provides culinary, dining, and catering services to over 80 organizations and universities. We believe that food is best when made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients, prepared with heart, and served with a smile. This culinary experience is uniquely and authentically Parkhurst.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Bakery Production Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for the quality, quantity, and timeliness of bakery production, preparing baked goods in accordance with Parkhurst recipes, standards, and procedures under strict sanitary conditions.

Essential Functions

  • Prepare all baked goods daily according to Parkhurst recipes, maintaining correct portion sizes.
  • Ensure the quality and freshness of all baked goods, producing them to meet specifications.
  • Determine the quantity of all baked goods to be produced, utilizing production sheets.
  • Maintain standards for baked goods presentation.
  • Distribute all products to proper areas of service.
  • Complete daily production sheets.
  • Store and date all food items.
  • Research and test new recipes and bring them to management's attention.
  • Follow cleaning schedule as provided by management, using clean as you go techniques.
  • Maintain an open line of communication with management, informing them of products and supplies needed.
  • Follow the uniform dress code and maintain proper personal hygiene.
  • Follow all Parkhurst Gold Standards. Uses Smile Plus hospitality imperatives.
  • Assist fellow team members at every opportunity.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standing and/or walking - 100% of time.

Occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

  • FREE meal during your shift
  • 20% discount on any food purchase at Eatn Park, Hello Bistro, The Porch, and Parkhurst Dining.
  • Paid time off
  • Management career advancement opportunities
  • Access to continuous development with Smile Universe.
  • Eligibility for 401k, vision, dental, and medical plans.