Baker Lead

About the Role

Marriott International is seeking a Baker-Lead to join their team in Medina. This full-time position involves preparing a variety of baked goods and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. The role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare breads and pastries, including doughs, fillings, proofing, baking, and decorating.
• Review production sheets to understand daily baked goods requirements.
• Prepare and cook food according to established recipes, quality, and presentation standards.
• 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 personal hygiene procedures.
• Check and ensure correct temperatures of kitchen appliances and food, reporting issues to management.
• Monitor the quality of food prepared and portions served throughout the shift.

Leadership and Team Support

• Assist management in 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 team goals.
• Handle sensitive issues with tact, respect, and confidentiality.

Workplace Standards and Safety

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including safety and security guidelines.
• 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.
• Navigate sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.

About the Team

Joining Sheraton, part of Marriott International, means becoming a member of a global community that has fostered connection since 1937. Associates at Sheraton contribute to a sense of belonging across more than 400 communities worldwide, engaging guests through thoughtful service. This role is for team players who are committed to delivering a meaningful guest experience and contributing to Sheraton's mission as 'The World's Gathering Place'.