"We do things differently, and we do them with great pride and passion!" Bern’s Steak House has been a Tampa Bay icon since Bern and Gert Laxer opened the location in 1956. In growing from 40 to 350 seats, Bern’s has established a reputation for the very best in quality. The wines, steaks, seafood and even the coffee beans selected for roasting display the attention to detail we require of our products and our employees. Join a team that is committed to the very best in all things here at Bern’s Steak House!

Position Title -  Baker

Reports To - Head Bakery Chef / Executive Chef

Position Summary

As the Bread Baker you are responsible for assisting in the operation and production of the bakery section of the kitchen. 

Responsible to create high quality products with the standard recipes of Bern's Steak House while maintaining quality standards and consistency of product. Assist in the production of high-volume demands. 

Baker Duties and Responsibilities

• Work day-to-day operations of the bakery section of the kitchen.
• Prepare a wide variety of goods such as breads and/or specialty menu items for Company Chef's request. 
• Able to produce all baked goods including but not limited to artisan breads and rolls, muffins, laminated Danish, laminated croissants, and doughnuts, etc.
• Ensure excellent quality of products. 
• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products throughout the entire shift.
• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Report all equipment problems and maintenance issues, known safety hazards, or unsafe practices and procedures to supervisor immediately.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings.

Qualifications and skills:

• Must possess a positive attitude and have the ability to work with a variety of people and in cooperation with co-workers efficiently and effectively.
• Must possess attention to detail.
• Must work well with others and be a team player.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Must have the ability to multitask in a high-volume restaurant setting.
• Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in all work areas.
• Must have consideration, respect to our guests and co-workers. 
• Must be in compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety standards.

 Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Corrected vision to normal range
• Ability to work long hours as needed
• Ability to lift 25 – 50 lbs.
• Ability to use knives and kitchen machinery safely and effectively

Mental Demands

• Make sound judgments quickly
• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines
• Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others
• Manage differing personalities within the restaurant, and the community
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations
• Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary

Prerequisites

• Knowledge of starters, cultures, and fermentation
• Knowledge of laminated doughs
• Basic understanding of grains and milling
• Possess professional disposition with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Positive attitude, guest oriented and service minded.

Education:

High school diploma required

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of experience in baking with high volume food production. 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, or Hotel / Restaurant background is preferable but not necessary. 

Benefits and Perks

Immediate

• Closed Every Monday 2024
• Closed Holidays 2024
  • Gasparilla Invasion January 27, 2024
  • Memorial Day May 27, 2024
  • Labor Day September 2, 2024
  • Christmas Day December 25, 2024
• Holiday Bonus Shift Pay for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve 
• Custom Supplemental Insurance Coverages Through AFLAC
  • Life Insurance Policy (10-, 20-, & 30-year terms)
  • Short Term Disability Income Insurance
  • Accident Advantage On/Off Job Insurance
  • Cancer Protection Insurance
  • Critical Care Protection Insurance
  • Hospital Choice Insurance
• Bereavement Pay for Loss of Immediate Family, Extended Family, and Pets
• Family First Discounts
  • 20% off entire bill at Haven restaurant & bar for employee and up to 3 guests
  • 20% off food and non-alcoholic drinks at Bern’s Steak House for employee and up to 3 guests
  • 20% off food and non-alcoholic drinks at the Harry Waugh Dessert Room for employee and up to 3 guests
  • 10% off total purchase at Bern’s Fine Wines & Spirits retail store
  • 20% off entire bill for all meal periods at Élevage SOHO Kitchen & Bar for employee
  • 20% off Spa Services at Spa Evangeline for employee
  • 20% off Epicurean Theatre classes per online purchase
  • Marriott Friends and Family Discount for hotel accommodations
• Complimentary Family Meal and/or $3 Discounted Meal per shift
• Free, Secure, Covered Parking

90-Days

• Custom Packaging Health Plan Options with Tenured Based Employer Contribution
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
• Internal Career Growth Opportunities

1-Year

• Tenured Anniversary Pay for maintaining full-time status (5 days up to 20 days paid annually)
• 401K Employer Match of 25% Up to the First 6%
• 100% Education Reimbursement Program for Approved Courses and Certifications with Supplemental Reimbursement for Travel and Materials

The Company values a diverse workforce with all the unique qualities that individuals of various backgrounds and experiences offer our organization. We are committed to providing opportunities and developing employees to their fullest potential without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, disability, sexual orientation or any other status protected by law.