J Resort - Lead Baker at Jacobs Entertainment Inc.

Lead Baker

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. (JEI) is a developer, owner and operator of gaming and entertainment facilities across the United States. Core to the company's value is our commitment to ethical leadership, outstanding training, and open employee communication.

Jacobs Entertainment is currently in search of a Lead Baker for the All-New J Resort. The J Resort is a full-service hotel-casino with over 500 rooms and wide variety of Slots and Table Games. The J has a unique blend of original art, live music, bold flavors, luxurious accommodations, and exciting casino actionAnd we are just getting started!

Be a part of the transformation of Reno's newest premier resortA Reno resort unlike any other.

Our employees are supported with a comprehensive benefits program that include the following:

• $200 Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 7 paid Holidays
• 80 hours of Vacation after 1 year of employment
• We offer a variety of affordable medical, dental, vision and flexible spending account plans after 60 days
• Employee Assistance Program FREE of charge
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Matching 401K program after 90 days
• Employee Meal Discounts
• Ongoing learning and development programs
• Work towards your future advancement within the companymost of our supervisors and managers are promoted from within

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Skillfully and knowledgeably work all bakery stations
• Assist with overseeing bakery operations and functions
• Provide assistance to the Executive Pastry Chef and Assistant Pastry Chef at all times with staffing concerns, direction of staff and overall performance of team members
• Follow methods of food preparation, baking, portion size, mixes, sauces and finishing of baked goods to ensure food is prepared in an approved manner as prescribed by the Executive Pastry Chef and Assistant Pastry Chef
• Evaluate baked goods for quality flavors and appearance by taste and smell
• Prepares baked goods according to standard recipes and specifications and demonstrates positive responses to training by chefs
• Assist in recipe and menu development when requested, including but not limited to daily specials, holiday, specialty functions
• Report any engineering needs or equipment failures/malfunctions to the culinary team or outlet manager as soon as they are noticed
• Meet with Executive Pastry Chef and Assistant Pastry Chef to review assignments, anticipate business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to the job performance
• Maintains proper supplies to meet daily forecast
• Practices proper procedures and methods of minimize waste
• Ensures that station is kept clean during and at the end of shift
• Maintain and enforce all sanitation and health department requirements
• Checks and ensures quality of baked goods and pastries
• Ensures that all bakery items are properly stored and rotated
• Other projects may be assigned on occasion
• Maintain current and accurate Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Display thorough knowledge of applicable Company and departmental policies and procedures as well as the willingness to learn and follow any policy or procedure that may be introduced in the future
• Ensure and expedite proper product storage, FIFO, quality, temperature logs

Skills, Education and Other Requirements:

• Must have basic computer skills, basic math skills and be able to read, write and have command of the English language
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Communication skills that contribute to smooth working relationships with co-workers.
• Ability to function as part of a team
• Ability to remain calm and professional when under time constraints
• Ability to make good decisions that will benefit the kitchen operation
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Work Experience
• Must be flexible with scheduling
• Minimum of five years of experience working in a professional bakery environment
• A degree in Culinary Arts and Food Service Manager's Certification preferred
• Experience with supervision and leadership preferred
• Identification that establishes identity
• Identification that establishes the right to work in the United States