(AFG-KANDAHAR) Head Baker

Job Summary

The Head Baker ensures the overall Food Service Bakery Operation is maintained in a regular and consistent manner so that food quality standards are met.

Principal Accountabilities

• Monitor food production and service to assure that planned menus are followed and comply with meal requirements


• Maintain full production records for all meals


• Ensure personal hygiene and work area is clean and sanitized at all times


• Supervise and participate in cooking, baking, and preparation of all food items


• Work with subordinates and lead them successfully into productive working methods by setting an example with professional and disciplinary standards


• Perform specialized cake and pastry decorating


• Provide a two-way line of communication with all pastry/bakery team members


• Ensure recorded production, waste, and all logs are completed on a regular and consistent basis


• Assure implementation of sanitation and safety procedures and compliance with TB Med 530


• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent English communication skills and ability to interact effectively with customers and other personnel


• Knowledge of food service and sanitation standards


• Willing to learn and grow in food service abilities


• Mature in judgment and behavior


• Ability to multi-task and handle service points such as grille and food preparation


• Ability to consistently arrive punctually and contribute to a positive dining atmosphere

Experience & Education

• Minimum three (3) years of baking experience in full service or institutional food service environment


• High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Able to stand for long periods of time such as ten (10) to twelve (12) hours, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies


• Able to lift, carry, and push supplies and boxes up to 50 pounds


• Must have good vision, English reading ability, wrist movements, and physical feeling to operate food service equipment


• Able to talk and hear well to instruct employees and assist dining facility customers


• Position requires shift work, days and nights


• Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable


• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions


• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions

Travel

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Primary Location: AFGHANISTAN-OCONUS-KANDAHAR

Job Posting: Aug 11, 2016, 12:10:06 PM

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Req ID: FNA1603049

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