Baker

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to perform general and specific cooking duties.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Responsible to follow approved recipes, bake, finish and serve restaurant quality baked goods.

• Responsible to produce all baked desserts served in Student Dining Room, Joes Coffee Shop, Commons, Catering and any other special functions.

• Responsible for the proper portioning and distribution of all prepared baked desserts to Student Dining Room, Commons, and Catering.

• Responsible to assist in other food preparation for SDR, Commons and Catering as assigned by the Executive Sous Chef.

• Responsible to consult with Executive Chef on all Catering event orders to determine any special product needs, any special guest needs, and to review proper production schedule.

• Responsible to ensure that the Kitchen, Serveries, and all related areas are kept clean, sanitary, and safe in accordance with Chicago Health Department and Dining Services standards at all times and to see that assigned PTS personnel are in proper and clean uniforms including the availability of clean towels throughout the day.

• Responsible to ensure all bakery prepped product is rotated properly using the FIFO method and that all product not in its original container is properly labeled and dated.

• Responsible to maintain a clean and orderly kitchen including assisting in cleaning of all used utensils, counters, equipment, coolers and freezers.

• Assists the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in new product development and the evaluation of current recipes on continuous basis to maintain accuracy in production while providing the students with culinary interesting and wholesome menu options.

• Displays proper attitude and guidance when supervising student workers thru performance and communication example

• Performs related and special duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Two years of high-volume food prep and cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, club or similar institution required

• Superior organizational skills and careful attention to detail

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Physically able to lift and move boxes and items which weigh 30 pounds frequently.

• Physically able to perform duties which contain repetitive motions such as stirring, slicing, bending, lifting and moving boxes from storeroom to kitchen, placing heavy pans into and removing from ovens

• Ability to follow direction

• Ability to stand on feet for periods of four hours at a time

• Certificate in Food Service Sanitation (ServSafe) required within six (6) months of hire date

Preferred Requirements

• Three years of high-volume food prep and cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, club or similar institution preferred.

• Prior supervisory experience in the food service industry preferred.

Work Environment/Conditions

Moody Bible Institute is a Christian-based Higher Education and Media Ministry. We exist to equip people with the Truth of God's Word. If you are mission-minded, and have a servant's heart, join us as we look to further impact the Kingdom of God.

This position operates in back of the house kitchen and storeroom environment. The role routinely uses standard restaurant equipment such as knives, ovens, steamers, meat slicers and scales.

Additional Information

Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Candidates must align with MBI's Christian identity. Employees are expected to sign a Statement of Faith and adhere to the Community Standards.

We comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and any other applicable legally protected category. As a religious institution, we have the right to, and do, require that employees hold beliefs consistent with our Doctrinal Statement and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our religious beliefs, as explained in our Community Standards.