Experience

Vdara Hotel & Spa

• baker



Vdara Hotel & Spa

• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Baker

  • Apr 2012 - Present

   Maintain supervisory role in the absence of the Pastry Chef.  Conduct training for Bakers and Helpers on job responsibilities.  Assist the Executive Chef and Pastry Chef, in purchasing, receiving, lists and inventory of all kitchen items  Properly labels and dates all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation  Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.  Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment  Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, ability to understand units of measurement.  Knowledge of basic equipment's to include but not limited to slicing machine, mixers and small wares equipment's.  Working Knowledge of weights and measures.  Professional appearance and demeanor  Excellent customer service.  Working knowledge of health, safety and sanitation procedures  Breakdown work station and complete closing duties, return all food items to the proper storage areas, rotate all returned product, wrap, cover, label and date all items being put away, straighten up and organize all storage areas, clean up and wipe down food prep areas, reach-ins/walk-ins shelves, return all unused and clean utensils/equipment to the specified locations, ice down hot items from the steam table, so they can cool quickly, turn off equipment not needed for the next day, restock item that were depleted during the shift.  Monitor proper labeling and dating of all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation  Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas  Ensure all products are rotating on a first-in, first-out philosophy.  Ensure all requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated area.  Maintain a solid knowledge of all food products and skillfully apply culinary technique  Knowledge baking and decorating of cakes and pastries Show less