Ameristar Casino has a great opportunity for a Baker to join our team. Our Bakers work with the Pastry Chef to safely prepare bakery items to recipe standards for service to the Guests, as well as complete daily tasks as assigned. In this position, you will be responsible for preparing and baking different desserts, pastries, breads, etc.

Duties Include:

• Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items and recipe specifications.
• Requires reading and math skill for recipes and measurements.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, healthy environment where team members can learn and develop their skills.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment including steam kettle, bread slicer, mixers, ovens, roll divider, pie dough puncher, and knives/tools.
• Ability to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a cart/rack weighing a maximum of 300 lbs. at a continuous schedule.
• Ability to work with small, delicate and sensitive knives requiring fine finger dexterity.
• Physically prepare, cook, bake, and dish up bakery items going into freezers and walk in boxes standing for hours at a station
• Help control all food specifications: taste, appearance, presentation, portion control and quality.
• Ability to log all recipes given, and retain information in order
• Possess full knowledge; recite from memory the proper cooking, holding and storing temperatures of food.
• Ensure team member safety and sanitation procedures.

What we are Looking For?

• Minimum one year in a culinary operation as a baker.
• Demonstrates strong working knowledge of culinary operations
• Demonstrates knowledge of sanitation specifications
• Demonstrates the ability to take initiative and work with little follow-up
• Able to successfully complete a Serve Safe training class or other classes required by the State of Missouri.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc.):

• Must successfully pass background check
• Must successfully pass an alcohol and drug screening
• Must be 18 years of age

If you are an experienced Baker looking for a growing career, we would love to speak to you. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Compensation package:

• Hourly pay

Restaurant type:

• Bakery

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Charles, MO 63301 (Required)

Work Location: In person