Baker

JOB SUMMARY: 

To provide support in the Guest Dining Department with a special emphasis on baking and kitchen production. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepares and bakes a variety of breads, pastries, cookies, and desserts according to established recipes and production schedules. 
• Maintains the bakery area, ovens, and prep stations in a neat, clean, and sanitary condition. 
• Assists in food preparation for meals and special events as needed. 
• Ensures baked goods are presented attractively and meet Forest Home’s quality standards. 
• Monitors ingredient inventory and reports shortages to the supervisor. 
• Follows proper food safety, labeling, and storage procedures. 
• Operates kitchen equipment safely and efficiently. 
• Participates in meetings and training sessions as assigned. 
• Actively supports and participates in staff spiritual life activities, including Staff Devotions and Staff Retreat. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Food Service or Hospitality Supervisor. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

High school diploma or equivalent. Previous baking or food service experience preferred. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

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. 

• Uphold and support the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Forest Home. 
• Ability to hear from God and pray for people, both in person and on the phone. 
• Display a professional and positive attitude through performance, appearance, and demeanor. 
• Actively support and participate in staff spiritual life activities. 
• Regular, timely attendance. 
• Signed statement of faith. 
• Self-motivated and dependable; able to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Detail-oriented with strong time management skills. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic food preparation and baking techniques. 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; able to serve guests with excellence. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate kitchen equipment and tools. Requires heavy physical work, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds Requires visual acuity to read recipes and measurements and the ability to communicate clearly in person. 

ADA: 

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

Work involves exposure to kitchen elements such as heat, steam, food odors, and cleaning chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud during meal preparation. 

FOREST HOME EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT:  

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All terms and conditions of Forest Home’s at-will employment, duties, and responsibilities are subject to the Forest Home Employee Handbook. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 

 It is the policy of Forest Home not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission and access to, or treatment or employment in its program or activities, as required by section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the American with Disabilities Act, as amended (to the extent applicable to the Ministry), Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, as amended, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and their implementing regulations. As a religious institution, Forest Home is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion. 

FOREST HOME CORE VALUES: 

Surrender to Christ (Romans 12:1-2) 

• Abide with the Lord daily through study of His Word and prayer 
• Surrender to the Lord daily through obedience to His Word 
• Worship the Lord with the Forest Home Community 
• Commit to grow in your faith through regular attendance at a local church 
• Prioritize God, Family, and Work appropriately 
• Be prepared to share your testimony with staff or guests 
• Walk in Biblical purity (1 Timothy 4:12) by rejecting one’s sinful nature  

Love (I Corinthians 13) 

• Display the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22) 
• Be respectful to others 
• Demonstrate compassion 

Serve (Philippians 2:3-11) 

• Give generously to God and others through time, talent and treasure 
• Seek to put others’ needs above your own 
• Demonstrate humility in both spirit and deed 
• Actively look for ways to serve 

Walk in Integrity (Titus 2:11-12, Proverbs 4:23-27) 

• Show loyalty to others, even when they are not present 
• Do the right thing, even when others are not present 
• Extend trust and seek to believe the best in others 
• Ask for forgiveness quickly when necessary 
• Be truthful and transparent with others 

Strive for Excellence (Colossians 3:23-24) 

• Demonstrate accountability with time and resources 
• Request and receive training 
• Desire to improve, and challenge others to do the same 
• Commit to exceeding guest expectations 
• Refuse mediocrity 

Engage in Community (I Thessalonians 5:11-13) 

• Seek first to understand before being understood 
• Communicate clearly, empathetically and respectfully 
• Work through conflict Biblically (Matthew 18-15-17) 
• Participate in intentional and purposeful community activities 
• Partner with teammates for the goal of unity and team effectiveness 
• Play and appreciate “campy” fun 
• Faithfully pray for one another 

Innovate (Ephesians 3:20-21) 

• Dream Big 
• Proactively seek solutions 
• Think outside the box 
• Dream, plan and execute new ideas 
• Acknowledge and trust that all things are possible through Jesus Christ our Lord (Matthew 19:26)