Baker

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Baker to support unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.

The Baker prepares bakery menu items according to recipes on a regular and consistent manner so that food quality standards are met.

Principal Accountabilities

(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract.)

• Check and ensure that all bakery products are consistently prepared at the highest quality standards
• Ability to use standardized recipes
• Use weights and measures to adjust ingredients in recipes
• Ensure good personal hygiene and that work area is kept clean and sanitized at all times
• Oversee other staff members in absence of Head Baker
• Record production and waste on a regular and consistent basis
• Accurately complete the daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning lists
• Ensure that all food preparation is completed for next shift
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

• Good 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
• 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
• Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment
  
  

• Minimum one (1) year of experience baking in full service or institutional food service environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a Hold ServSafe certification or equivalent.
• Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment
• Previous work experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
• Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Valid country drivers license and passport.
• Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).
  
  

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

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally
  
  

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job