BAKER II

Located along Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada, Harrah’s and Harveys Lake Tahoe properties are the premier employer of choice. 

 

Here are just a few perks of working for Caesars Entertainment, the largest casino-entertainment company in the US.

 

• Professional and leadership development
• Paid breaks and a free meal during each shift
• PTO/FTO
• Access to the on-site team member gym
• Health and Wellness benefits after 90 days of service
• On-site Wellness Center and monthly health and wellness initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Robust educational benefits, including tuition assistance, student loan repayment options, and access to Caesars University
• Optional 401(k) plan eligibility after 90 days of service
• Sign on bonus for select positions 

 

Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values – Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail – every day. Our mission, “Create the Extraordinary”. Our vision, “Create spectacular worlds that immerse, inspire and connect you”. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars”.  If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.

 

JOB SUMMARY: 

Responsible for providing superior service to both the internal and external customers for all Food Outlets at Harrah’s and Harveys.  The incumbent is also responsible for providing high quality baked goods to all Harrah’s and Harveys food outlets, including Starbucks. Also, to assist the Chefs and Shift Leaders, in the overall smooth production of all breads, pastries and other bakery items.

 

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides superior customer service, positively effects interactions with external and internal customers and team members and has the resiliency to deal with difficult customers in all types of business conditions and the ability to work harmoniously with team members.
• Receives, stores, rotates and distributes bakery supplies and products in and around production areas. 
• Accurately scales and measures all ingredients needed of daily production assignments, including but not limited to dry goods and leavenings, as well as portioning out doughs and batters within allowable tolerances as directed. 
• Prepares correct amount of back-up products; correctly date, label and stores, communicates with supervisor. Correctly fills out warehouse and direct order forms. Notifies Supervisor when products run low or did not arrive on time. 
• Prepares pastries, tortes, tarts, pies, strudel, bombes, Bavarian creams, Joconde, bread doughs and derivatives thereof, cake batters, Pate Sucrée, Pate a Choux, Pate Sable, quick breads, a variety of base doughs, batters and fillings and derivatives thereof, as well as batters for buffet-style pastries, etc.
• Prepares, fills and finishes Wedding Cakes, Birthday Cakes and Special Occasion Cakes with upscale decorations, including but not limited to Ganache, rolled fondant, marzipan, butter cream and other coatings as requested by guests. 
• Participates in production of upscale banquet dessert items, plated sampler desserts, and others as needed. .
• Maintains the Bakery and its equipment in a sanitary condition. 
• Assists the Bakers as assigned or needed.

Ensures production runs smoothly, effectively, accurately. Communicates any production issues to supervisor.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• Associate Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in a hotel of retail bakery required, 2 – 3 years experience preferred. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English and speak distinctly and persuasively to others.
• Knowledge of general baking principles
• Ability to interpret formulas, calculate quantity conversions, and understand product directions
• Ability to communicate effectively at all times with all levels of team members.
• Ability to correctly prepare foods for which responsible.
• Ability to review and comprehend all necessary docum