Bakery - Lead Baker

Job Summary Coordinates, leads and directs actual shift production in the Bakery. Guides, instructs, monitors, and coaches all bakers in the correct performance of their assigned duties. Ensures quality sanitation and food safety standards are met and maintained. Ensures quality is met and maintained. Key Job Functions Provides superior customer service, positively effects interactions with external and internal customers and employees, and has the resiliency to deal with difficult customers in all types of business conditions and the ability to work harmoniously with co-workers. Assists in production of all baked goods in the required volume and in accordance with the established high quality standards. Ensures that preserves formulas and procedures are followed for all items produced on any station during shift. Orders necessary supplies in proper levels to keep bakery stocked as indicated by current PAR lists, and current menu requirements for Harrah’s and Harveys food outlets. Inspects and rotates raw materials to ensure they meet established qualitative standards. Maintains the bakery and its equipment in a sanitary and fully operational condition. Provides input to the Assistant Pastry Chef / Executive Pastry Chef in preparing the periodical performance reviews of assigned personnel. Ensures that prescribed safety policies and procedures are followed and assigned personnel receive proper instruction in these policies and procedures. Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the following specializations: Show Breads, Marzipan, Pastillage, Croquant, Chocolate, and Sugar Cooking. Provides input for the instruction and development of assigned personnel. Provides input for scheduling. Maintains correct temperature logs. Participates and guides bakers in the production of International breads, International desserts, display breads, a variety of advanced doughs, batters and fillings, etc. Prepares, finishes Wedding Cakes, Birthday Cakes and Special Occasion Cakes with upscale decorations, including but not limited to Ganache, rolled fondant, marzipan, butter cream and other coatings as requested by guests. Ensures production runs smoothly, effectively, accurately. Communicates any production issues to supervisor. Education and/or Experience Associate Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience. 5 years extensive hotel or retail baking, preferably with the majority in high-volume baking and pastry production; 2-3 years supervisory experience preferred. Qualifications Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English and speak distinctly and persuasively to others. Knowledge of general baking principles. Ability to interpret formulas, calculate quantity conversions, and understand product directions. Ability to communicate effectively at all times with all levels of team members. Ability to correctly prepare foods for which responsible. Ability to review and comprehend all necessary documentation. Ability to use all equipment associated with the position, including but not limited to mixers, sheeter, dough machines, proof boxes. Ability to work unsupervised. Must be able to work independently. Must be able to respond calmly and make rational decisions when handling team member conflicts. Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business. Acts as a role model to other Team Members and always presents oneself as a credit to Caesars Entertainment and encourages others to do the same. Adheres to all regulatory, company and department policies and procedures. Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands Ability to stand and walk for 8 hours. Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds so as to be able to move all necessary stock around the work area. Ability to hold, grasp, have hand-eye coordination, use repetitive hand motion. Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues. Ability to hear, visually inspect color distinction. Ability to climb a step stool. Must be able to work inside and maneuver throughout the bakery. Must be able to push or pull food carts weighing up to 450 pounds. Must be able to lift pans of hot foods and bowls and trays of cold food. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, crouch, carry, pull, and stack oven racks, mixes, oven sheets, and other baking utensils within the bakery. Ability to frequently tolerate dust. Ability to occasionally tolerate fumes, chemicals and gasses. Must be able to tolerate hot temperatures in excess of 200 degrees and extreme cold temperatures as low as 10 degrees below zero. Ability to frequently tolerate high noise levels. Disclaimer This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments). About Us At Harrah’s and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe, we want you as a partner in a win-win relationship. We want you to maximize your skills and talents to become the best you can be in your chosen field. We are proud to be one of the leaders in the hospitality business. One of the reasons our resorts have consistently received 4-Star and 4-Diamond Awards is because of the friendly, top quality people we hire to serve our guests. Harrah’s and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe are located on the south shore of magnificent Lake Tahoe, America’s largest alpine lake and number one vacation destination. Visitors are drawn to Lake Tahoe’s year round recreation, which includes skiing and snowboarding in the winter months and hiking, fishing, mountain biking, golf kayaking, sailing and a plethora of other recreation opportunities in the spring, summer and fall. Add to this, the lively, round-the-clock gaming and indoor entertainment, world-class amenities, which include two heated pools, a full-service health spa, various restaurants, including the world renowned, Hell’s Kitchen, 1,254 rooms and suites plus excellent guest service, and you can understand why Harrah’s & Caesars Republic are popular choices for travelers and vacationers throughout the year. Besides living in one of the Earth’s most beautiful locations you will join a company that understands how to treat employees. As an industry leader, Harrah’s believes a successful company starts with satisfied employees. Whether it’s professional advancement or personal recognition, Harrah’s provides accolades and incentives as you move along your career path. #J-18808-Ljbffr Caesars Entertainment