Baker

Full-Time Baker Position

Creative Dining is hiring immediately for a full-time Baker.

Location: 3201 Burton St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Schedule: Full time schedule; open availability preferred

Requirement: 1-2 years of experience required.

Pay Range: $16-18

You'd make a great addition to our team! At Creative Dining, we believe in the power of hospitality to create connections and build community. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and making a real impact, you'll be a perfect fit for our team, where integrity, creativity, and teamwork are at the core of everything we do!

Job Summary

The Baker in the Dining Services Department ensures the production of high-quality, nutritious food, while adhering to safety and fiscal guidelines. Works as a collaborative team member to support the dining services program.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Time Management: Ensure food is ready on time for service.
• Food Preparation: Follow recipes to maintain food quality and appeal.
• Batch Cooking: Use techniques to avoid over or underproduction.
• Food Safety: Follow safe food handling practices at all times.
• Storage: Label and store food properly, maintaining freshness.
• Temperature Control: Ensure food is stored and served at correct temperatures.
• Record Keeping: Maintain production and temperature logs.
• Cleanliness: Keep work area sanitized and organized.
• Kitchen Operations: Open/close kitchen as needed, manage equipment.
• Safety: Maintain a safe environment, clean up spills, wear protective gear.
• Communication: Address food production needs and concerns with supervisor.
• Equipment Monitoring: Report equipment issues promptly.
• Team Support: Assist colleagues in kitchen tasks.
• Inventory: Help with ordering and inventory management.
• Waste Removal: Dispose of refuse as needed.
• Stock Management: Put away or pull stock as necessary.

Benefits for Our Team Members

Full-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance & HSA Account with employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Complementary Meals During Shifts
• Earned Wage Access
• Retirement Plan

Positions located at Calvin University offer access to Calvin's library and campus gym.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, Creative Dining Services reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.