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ABOUT GINGER AND BAKER

Located in an historic 100-year-old grain mill, Ginger and Baker is home to two restaurants, a coffee shop, teaching kitchen, event spaces and a market. It's become a community gathering place for dining, shopping, learning, celebrating and enjoying a great slice of homemade pie. Ginger and Baker is proud to partner with local farmers, ranchers, food artisans and craftspeople to showcase the innovative, hardworking spirit that makes Northern Colorado so unique. Dedicated to celebrating Fort Collins' history, community, creativity and pie.

JOB SUMMARY

It is the primary responsibility for the Baker to assist and support the bake shop operations, assuring the proper preparation of all baked items for our pie shop, Café, Cache restaurant, events/banquets and the day-to-day baking/pastry production. This position is responsible for preparing/producing/baking breads, pies, pastries, cookies, and desserts according to standard recipes, in order to contribute to the overall guest satisfaction. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: Communicate in a clear, open, honest, and timely manner. Ensure that everything you do is consistent with the mission of the company. Exemplify a sense of urgency in the bakery. Understanding of bakery menu; descriptions, methods, ingredients, allergens. Consistently and accurately read recipes, scale ingredients, evaluate products and mise en place. Produce consistent high-quality production for a variety of bakery items according to recipes and techniques within production timelines. Must have an understanding of basic methods/techniques; doughs, pies, cookies, lamination, creaming, custards, meringues, and bread baking. Able to maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment with the understanding of pars, inventory and basic ordering within the operation. Ensure guest satisfaction, Team Member satisfaction and the development of cost-effective practices. Keeps spoilage/waste to a minimum by producing and utilizing proper quantities and rotating products. Lines up baked products according to the needs of the particular outlet/function Utilize any and all leftovers into usable products

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or GED equivalent is required. An Associate's Degree in F&B and/or course certification from an accredited Culinary Institute is helpful.

LICENSE/PERMITS REQUIRED

State or Local Law may require a certificate upon completion of state-certified proper food handling certification.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

1-year experience in a high-volume/fine dining/Banquet/Pastry production kitchen, preferably in a hotel/resort environment is helpful.

SCHEDULE

This is not a Monday thru Friday job. It requires a flexible schedule that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays. There are always going to be days when you won't be able to leave right at your scheduled time.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO SAFETY

Protect the safety of self, team members and Ginger and Baker Guests at all times. Promptly report any incidents and/or potentially harmful equipment or situations to the immediate supervisor. Report/document safety-related accidents and incidents at once to immediate supervisor and appropriate department(s), following documented procedures. Follow all company and department safety policies and procedures as required. Operate equipment in a safe manner that will not lead to injury of yourself or others.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; go up and down stairs; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BENEFITS

Paid Time Off Accrual for full time employees Sick leave provided by the

Healthy Families and Workplaces Act Medical Coverage:

access to ICHRA plan with employer contribution toward employee only premium Voluntary Dental and Vision Plans Company-paid Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage Available