Baker

About the role

The Tributary Hospitality Group is looking for a skilled and passionate Baker to join its team in McMinnville, Oregon. The role sits at the heart of the hotel's bakery operations, producing fresh, high-quality baked goods every day while working with the team to keep quality, taste and presentation consistent and to uphold strict food safety and hygiene standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, shape, proof and bake a variety of bread and pastry products to specification
• Monitor fermentation processes and baking quality to ensure consistent results
• Maintain accurate measurements and follow recipes precisely to achieve the desired taste and texture
• Prepare dough using proper techniques and equipment, ensuring optimal consistency
• Operate and maintain bakery equipment safely and efficiently
• Uphold rigorous hygiene and food safety standards throughout production
• Manage inventory awareness and communicate supply needs to the team
• Work flexible hours, including early morning shifts, to meet production schedules
• Collaborate with team members to support daily operations and meet production goals
• Contribute ideas to improve products and processes while maintaining quality standards

Required profile

• Previous experience as a baker or in a professional bakery environment
• Proven ability to stay focused and consistent in a fast-paced setting
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Physical stamina and ability to work early morning shifts and flexible schedules
• Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene standards with a commitment to compliance
• Strong communication and collaborative skills
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and work with precise ingredient measurements

Required skills

• Bread production, fermentation and dough handling techniques
• Proficiency in operating standard bakery equipment
• Preferred: bakery or pastry certification or qualification
• Preferred: valid Food Handler License under Oregon and U.S. regulations
• Preferred: experience with specialty breads, viennoiserie or artisan baking techniques