SUMMARY

Ox Anchor at Hotel San Luis Obispo is looking for a Baker to contribute to the overall success of the operation and enhance the dining experience! Under the guidance of the Executive Chef and the Chef de Cuisine, the Baker is responsible for preparing delicious baked goods, primarily bread, including some pastries and desserts. The right candidate will have exceptional attention to detail, creativity, and dedication to quality.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and bake a diverse range of high-quality breads according to established recipes and standards.
• Measure and mix ingredients to form dough or batter, ensuring accurate measurements and consistent results.
• Monitor baking process to ensure proper temperatures, cooking times, and overall quality.
• Develop and execute creative and innovative baked goods to enhance the menu and appeal to customers.
• Collaborate with the restaurant's culinary team to plan and coordinate daily production schedules.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations regarding food handling and sanitation.
• Maintain inventory of baking ingredients and supplies, and place orders as needed.
• Stay updated on industry trends and new techniques in baking, incorporating them into menu development and production.
• Maintain a clean and organized bakery area, including equipment, utensils, and workstations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job functions 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• 1 year experience as a Baker in a restaurant or bakery setting or other similar role.
• Basic knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and equipment.
• Basic understanding of different types of flour, yeast, sweeteners, and other baking ingredients.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and consistently while also demonstrating creativity and innovation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain consistent quality standards.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with other team members.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple orders simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Formal culinary or baking education.
• 2 – 3 years experience as a Baker, Pastry Cook or other similar role

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to Detail: Able to be alert in any environment; Follow detailed procedures; Ensure accuracy in documentation and data; Carefully monitor gauges, instruments or processes; Concentrate on routine work details; Organize and maintain records.
• Communication: Able to clearly present information through verbal and written English; Read and interpret complex information; Interaction with Guests; Actively Listen to others.
• Continuous Learning: Able to stay informed of current Industry trends; Learn and apply new concepts; Demonstrate career self-reliance; Identify own areas of opportunity; Set and monitor self-development goals.
• Decisiveness: Able to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and realistic understanding of issues; Able to use reason, even with emotional topics; Review facts, weigh and exercise options.
• Efficiency: Able to produce the desired effect incorporating the least effort, time and waste.
• Energize Others: Able to exhibit a “Can Do” approach; Inspire others to excel; Use competition to encourage others; Develop performance standards and confront negative attitudes; Develop and maintain a Team Spirit.
• Flexibility: Able to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information; Perform a variety of tasks and change focus quickly as demands change; Manage transitions effectively from task to task; Adapt to varying Guest needs.
• Initiative: Able to bring about great results from ordinary circumstances; Prepare for problems or opportunities in advance; Transform Leads into productive business outcomes; Undertake additional responsibilities and respond to situations as they arise without.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Work Environment characteristics and Physical Demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to tolerate varying stress levels, temperature, illumination, and air quality. Must be able to maneuver through all areas of the kitchen. Requires mobility, prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and reaching. Must be able to tolerate hot temperatures in excess of 140 degrees and extreme cold temperatures as low as 10 degrees below zero. Must be able to carry and lift up to 100 lbs. Must be able to push and pull food carts weighing up to 500 lbs. Must be able to operate equipment. Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Must be able to respond quickly and efficiently during periods when many orders arrive at station at the same time.

Hotel San Luis Obispo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Hotel San Luis Obispo complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

*NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of Hotel San Luis Obispo.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Hourly pay

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays

Ability to Commute:

• San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Luis Obispo, CA 93401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person