Head Baker/ Chef Viennoiserie - Dominque Ansel (Caesars Palace LV)

JOB SUMMARY:

 

The Baker is responsible for the production and presentation of all standing orders for the bake shop to include but not limited to various cakes, pies, cookies, breads, and pastries. Will generally be assigned to a specific station consisting of either production or finish work; however, this person can be called upon to fulfill both preparation and finish work.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

 Located at Caesar Palace

• The shop is located at the main Casino floor and averages 1000 transactions per day.
• Annual revenue target is $7.5 Mio.  
• A second location will open later this year at a different location within the Caesar’s framework in the city.
• The large, 4500 sq foot state of the art central production kitchen is located at Caesars Palace 
• Current staffing of the laminated consists of 1 lamination chefs and 7 bakers.

Prepare all items according to recipe standards.

Combine all standard mixes and ingredients for cakes and brownies as assigned to production.

Frost and decorate all cakes as assigned to decorator's station.

Garnish all service trays and cakes for proper presentation as assigned to decorator’s station.

Combine all mixes and ingredients for various breads baked in the shop when assigned to the bread station.

Bake items for specified times and portion for servings.

Works and maintains workstation in compliance with standards set by State and Local Health Department codes.

 Provide assistance to the pastry chefs with regard to special functions and project preparation and presentation.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

 

Work requires the ability to mix, bake and finish the product.

Work requires a minimum of one year experience as a scratch baker.

Work requires a thorough understanding of measurements.

Work requires a thorough understanding and knowledge of usage of all equipment used in the Pastry Shop.

Work requires ability to work from a standing position for extended periods of time.

Work requires a neat appearance with good personal hygiene.

Work requires effective communication in English, both verbal and written form in a professional manner.

Background in fine dining spectrum of bakeries with emphasis on laminated dough work. 

Has the know-how in effectively and efficiently running a bakery kitchen.

The chef of this kitchen must be up to date on pastry and bakery trends with emphasis on laminated dough work.  

Excellent training, coaching and people development skills are necessary to succeed in this role. 

Open minded, approachable, forward thinking, team player, can do type of attitude, service with passion 

 

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:  

Loud, fast paced environment, multiple tasks to be handled under time constraint. Must be able to mix, bake, and finish product. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs.  Must be able to handle a heavy business volume in a timely manner.

 

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

 

Help us roll out the red carpet at Caesars Palace!  This world renowned resort indulges our guests with 25 unique restaurants and cafes, over 3,000 rooms, 4.5 acres of pools and gardens and a 50,000 square foot spa.  If you have a passion for delivering personalized service in an exclusive setting, Caesars Palace is the place for you to start your career.

Caesars Entertainment will engage in an interactive process and make reasonable accommodations, as required by law, for individuals with disabilities or to accommodate pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, or where a conflict exists between the position and an individuals’ religious beliefs or practices.

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position.  
 
The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

As part of the onboarding process for new hires, candidates will be required to complete a background check. In addition, pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for any role operating