The Downs Racetrack & Casino
Baker (Finance)
Performs all functions in accordance with applicable State, Federal and other laws and gaming regulations and The Downs Racetrack and Casino policies and procedures.
Ensures the highest possible standards of guest service are provided and listens and responds to guest and employee concerns and questions.
Ensures that all food products prepared meet the established specifications and standards.
Demonstrates a hands on approach to all bakery products produced insuring quality, presentation and consistency standards meet company standards.
Assist with the development of standardized recipes for all menu items. Ensures that recipes are accurate and updated as needed.
Ensures that all food products prepared meet the established specifications and standards.
Ensures proper levels of bakery and pastry items are prepared based on forecasted needs and their prompt delivery to the designated outlet for guest consumption.
With a "Hands on Approach" assigns tasks effectively for the efficient use of allocated labor ensuring maximum results are achieved and daily production needs have been met in a timely, organized and efficient manner.
Responsible for complete set up, cleanliness and organization of the bakery areas at all kitchen locations.
Seeks to maintain knowledge of industry trends in the world of pastry and baking.
Bake fresh pastries, desserts and breads for all Casino outlets.
Ensures that a sanitary, neat, clean, organized, safe, comfortable environment for employees and guests is maintained at all times.
Reviews menu items and makes changes as necessary. Utilizes leftovers whenever possible.
Ensures that kitchen equipment is clean and in working order, reports and prepares work orders for required repairs. Ensures that all equipment is handled safely and with reasonable care.
Creates recipe cards for all menu items and trains Bakers using recipe cards.
Facilitates all health, safety, sanitary rules, regulations and standards according to health department and risk management are enforced and followed correctly.
Attends and successfully completes all training as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Food Operations
Physical Activities
The physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met and are encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, bend for extended periods; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen on a regular basis.
The employee must be able to concentrate for a prolonged periods.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person or using telecommunications equipment.
The employee must have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, touch-screen display, telephone and calculator.
Lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
Work Environment
The work environments described here are representative of those that must be met and are encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Ability to work for extended periods in an office under artificial fluorescent lighting.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to smoke, toxic materials, air contaminants, noise, and temperature extremes.
The employee must be able to perform under pressure, concentrate for a prolonged periods and able to work long hours under stressful conditions.
The employee may be exposed to the risks associated in attempting to resolve issues with difficult guests and extremely irate staff members.