At The Madison Concourse Hotel, we pride ourselves on providing an unforgettable guest experience and that includes irresistible treats and desserts that wow our guests. Our hotel is known for its commitment to excellence in hospitality, and our culinary offerings are a big part of that! As a Baker, you'll play a key role in bringing delicious, beautiful baked goods to life for our guests.
Hours: A.M. Shift, sometimes as early as 4:00 A.M. This position requires flexible availability, including weekends and Holidays.
Wage: $20/hour
Responsibilities:
- Craft and bake a variety of mouthwatering pastries, cakes, breads, and desserts from scratch.
- Work independently to follow the production schedule, ensuring accurate variety and quantity of baked goods for daily needs and upcoming functions.
- Demonstrate the ability to follow recipes while adding your own touch of artistry.
- Maintain open communication with the culinary team about daily and weekly prep duties.
- Monitor product inventory and par levels, producing efficiently with minimal to no waste.
- Measure and mix ingredients by hand or using electric mixers, applying proper techniques such as the creaming method, chiffon method, double hydration, and straight dough.
- Engage in recipe development, considering cost, practicality, time, and relevance to create new products.
- Experiment with new flavors and techniques to create innovative sweet and savory items for our menu.
- Ensure consistency and quality in all baked goods, ensuring every bite is perfection.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of from scratch pastry/bakery experience in a high volume environment; hotel or restaurant setting preferred.
- Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and Holidays as needed.
- Firm understanding of systems of measurement for precise recipe execution.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen while keeping a positive attitude.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing top-quality baked goods.
- Capable of standing for extended periods of time in a dynamic kitchen environment.
Qualified applicants must be able to complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. The Madison Concourse Hotel is a drug-free workplace.
BenefitsWe hire the most highly qualified people available and provide a competitive benefits package which includes:
- Free employee parking underground
- Free employee meal every shift
- Discounted hotel rooms
- Discounts at Circ and Starbucks
- 401-K matching retirement plan
- Paid time off
- $1,000 employee referral bonus!
- Cash Advance: Get the money you've already earned from work before your paycheck arrives! Available as early as your first shift.
- Up to 30% off hotel rooms at Great Wolf Resorts throughout the U.S. and Canada
- Pet Insurance for part time and full time employees
- A vibrant and inclusive work environment that values teamwork and celebrates your contributions!
Full-time positions also offer:
- A rich Quartz health insurance plan - Our best plan has NO deductible!
- Delta Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid basic life insurance and short term disability
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Additional life insurance policy
Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for all team members. We are an equal opportunity employer as defined by federal, state or local laws.
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