At Houston Methodist, the Baker's Assistant position is responsible for high-quality bake shop preparation and sanitation, as well as assisting the Baker to ensure Houston Methodist standards are upheld. The tasks include, but are not limited to operating commercial bakery equipment, having basic baking skills such as scaling, mixing, proofing, baking, cooking, simple decorating and use of knives, as well as other preparation tasks such as panning, etc. This position must have a working knowledge of preparing breads, rolls, biscuits, cakes, creams, custards, fillings, muffins and pies from scratch or mixes. Demonstrates adherence to policies, procedures, departmental Code of Conduct and local and federal regulatory standards (e.g., Texas Department of Health, Houston Department of Health and Human Services, HIPAA, etc.)
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) preferred
EXPERIENCE One year experience as a baker’s assistant in a high volume bakery organization preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required Food Handlers Permit - Various Issuers Accredited food handler training course approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS) or by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Must know how to operate commercial bakery equipment such as divider, rounder, mixer, oven, pie press, proof box, sheeter, steam jacketed kettle and stove
Must have basic baking skills such as scaling, mixing, proofing, baking, cooking, decorating and use of knives
Must know how to prepare items such as breads, rolls, biscuits, cakes, cookies, creams, custards, fillings, muffins and pies from scratch or mixes
Assist supervisor in overall operation of bakery including requisitioning, inventory and controlling ingredients and supplies. Maintain high quality standards of products and service
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results.
Interacts with co-workers and customers in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve outstanding customer service. Communicates clearly and professionally to promote both work efforts and problem resolution.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs a variety of simple bake shop tasks assisting the baker, including ordering, filling out daily production logs, inventory and operating commercial bakery equipment such as, mixer, oven, proof box, steam jacketed kettle, blast chiller and stove.
Assists the Baker with new food items from the creation to making it a menu item. Reviews menus the day before to ensure supplies are in house.
Works in conjunction with the Baker(s) ensuring the food is prepared on time, high quality and transferred efficiently. Transports food prepared by Food Production to the Patient tray line. Serves customers in a timely and courteous manner.
Assists Baker in monitoring and recording temperatures of food and refrigeration.
Greases pans, portion and bake muffins, dinner rolls, cornbread and cookies and icing cakes and sweet rolls. Assembles baked goods according to bake order sheets and special orders for patient…