POSITION OVERVIEW

The Master Cook, Pastry Baker is responsible for supporting the Executive Baker in all aspects of food requisitions, managing and training kitchen staff, and supporting the bakers. Responsible for the production of bread and specialty items for outlets, ensuring food quality according to department standards and ensuring the cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment in accordance with health department standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:

• Ensure all bread preparation is done in accordance with set procedures and meets quality standards
• Assist the Executive Baker with ensuring the bake shop always meets hotel and state health standards for food preparation
• Review all bread orders submitted to the bake shop and inform the staff of requested products and time frames
• Complete bread inventory and order products to fulfill and maintain par levels
• Update the Bake Shop Culinary management team with the information needed to adequately stock the bake shop with all necessary supplies
• Prepare special orders for VIP customers
• Temporary or permanent duties and responsibilities may be added to or modified as deemed necessary

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 18 years of age.

• 2 years’ experience in a high volume/high quality Breads and Danishes production kitchen, familiar with classic and modern techniques preferred 
•  Need to be able to assist in creating new menus seasonal and occasional
•  Some knowledge in artistic bread showpieces making, creative and passionate
•  Bread /Pastry training degree is preferred, but not required
•  Candidate must have advanced knowledge of Breads and Danishes making, sanitation and cost control
•  Requires the ability to work efficiently and within a team environment
• Knowledge, understanding, and compliance with policies and procedures, statutory requirements regarding health and safety, sanitation, proper chemical usage, fire procedures, and HACCP
• Ability to provide leadership and direction contributing to the success of the organization through engaging, developing, and mentoring individuals and teams
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends
• Work in a fast paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, holidays, and weekends
• Work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES    

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.  

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT 

Fontainebleau Las Vegas is committed to ensuring an inclusive space and sense of belonging for our Members. We believe our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the communities we serve, and that diverse voices should be intentionally integrated into our work. We foster a culture of difference and diversity of identity, experience, and perspective, while actively striving for inclusive behaviors across our Company. By promoting these values and continuously pushing for better, we aim to create a positive work environment that encourages equality, inclusion, empowerment, and respect.  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Member must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in English may also be required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Member is regularly required to stand and use hands and fingers to handle or utilize objects, tools, or controls. The Member frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision.

The Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Member could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted secondhand tobacco smoke.

PAY TRANSPARENCY 

Fontainebleau Las Vegas believes in developing and supporting our talent into the future. Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented Members who are the driving force behind the Company's success. We strive to provide market-competitive compensation. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skill set, considering a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as internal equity and market data alignment.

In alignment with our Company culture, we will strive to communicate openly about the goals of the Company and the design of the compensation program. The compensation process is designed to be fair and simple so that all Members and managers understand the Company's goals and future career development opportunities for upward mobility.

SALARY

$24.97 per hour