Baker Lead

About the Role

Le Meridien is seeking a Baker-Lead to join their team in Medina. This full-time position involves the preparation of a variety of baked goods, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards, and providing leadership support within the kitchen environment. The role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare breads and pastries, including dough and filling preparation, proofing, baking, and decorating as required.
• Review production sheets to understand daily baked goods requirements.
• Cook and prepare food according to established recipes, quality, and presentation standards, and food preparation checklists.
• Maintain kitchen logs to ensure compliance with food safety programs.
• Inform the Chef of excess food items for daily specials planning.
• Safely and appropriately use baking and measuring tools, equipment, and appliances.
• Follow and ensure compliance with food safety handling policies and procedures, including personal hygiene.
• Check and ensure correct temperatures of kitchen appliances and food, reporting any issues to management.
• Monitor the quality of food prepared and portions served throughout the shift.

Leadership and Team Support

• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees.
• Serve as a role model and mentor within the department.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and support the team in achieving common goals.
• Handle sensitive issues with tact, respect, and confidentiality.

Operational Compliance and Safety

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including safety and security protocols.
• Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to management.
• Complete all required safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets.
• Communicate professionally and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
• Comply with all quality expectations and standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Capability to move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
• Related Work Experience: At least 2 years of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience is required for this role.