Baker

Baker

The Baker is responsible for preparing, baking, and presenting a variety of breads, pastries, desserts, and other baked goods while maintaining consistent quality, freshness, and presentation. This position follows established recipes and production standards, maintains a clean and organized work area, and helps ensure products are prepared safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, works well in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in producing high-quality baked goods.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and bake breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, muffins, and other baked goods according to established recipes and standards.
• Measure, mix, portion, shape, and prepare ingredients accurately.
• Operate ovens, mixers, proofers, and other bakery equipment safely and properly.
• Monitor baking times and temperatures to ensure products meet quality and appearance standards.
• Decorate, finish, and package baked goods as needed.
• Maintain appropriate production levels based on anticipated business needs.
• Check ingredients and finished products for freshness, quality, and consistency.
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store ingredients and prepared products.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and maintaining bakery inventory.
• Minimize food waste by following established portioning, storage, and production procedures.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized bakery and work area.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures at all times.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, work surfaces, and storage areas.
• Communicate product or supply needs to the appropriate manager or supervisor.
• Work cooperatively with culinary, service, and other team members to support daily operations.
• Assist with special orders, seasonal products, catering, or special events when needed.
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
• Be available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• At least two (2) years of previous baking, pastry, culinary, or food preparation preferred.
• Knowledge of basic baking techniques, ingredients, measurements, and food preparation methods.
• Ability to follow recipes and production instructions accurately.
• Ability to safely operate standard bakery and kitchen equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Will work for extended periods without sitting.
• The nature of the work may be strenuous, and the work environment may be warm.
• Required to lift and move heavy items such as cases of provisions and large containers of prepared foods.
• Food Handler Certification or other required food safety certification.

The RESPECT Service System embodies our mission, vision, values, and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.