Baker/Food Preparation Cook

Description

Be part of something new while joining an organization with a long-standing impact.  Hanley Foundation, a West Palm Beach-based nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating addiction through prevention, advocacy, treatment, and recovery support, is launching an exciting new Café & Bookstore experience and is seeking a Baker to help bring this vision to life.
 

This is a unique opportunity to join the team before opening day and help shape a welcoming destination for guests, staff, and visitors. Team members will receive hands-on training and work alongside respected local partners while joining an established nonprofit organization known for improving lives and creating meaningful impact for decades.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to join a collaborative team that values service, quality, integrity, and innovation.

The Baker/Food Prep Cook is responsible for preparing fresh baked goods and supporting food production for the Hanley Foundation Café & Bookstore. Working under the direction of the Executive Chef, this position follows established recipes, production schedules, and quality standards to ensure baked goods and other food items are prepared safely, consistently, and on time.

This position plays an important role within Hanley Foundation's Food Services Department and may provide support to the Hanley Center dining facility, kitchen operations, catering activities, and special events as needed. This position requires experience working in a commercial kitchen, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and customer service.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare baked goods according to established recipes, production schedules, and quality standards.
• Measure, mix, shape, bake, decorate, package, and store products as required.
• Prepare ingredients and food items needed for café operations and other Food Services activities.
• Ensure baked goods and food products are prepared and available for service according to daily production schedules.
• Maintain consistency in product quality, appearance, freshness, and portioning.
• Remake products when quality standards are not met.
• Follow standardized recipes and preparation procedures accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.
• Properly store, label, date, and rotate ingredients and finished products.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, and organizing food and kitchen supplies.
• Report ingredient shortages, equipment concerns, or product quality issues promptly.
• Support daily kitchen operations and assist with assigned food preparation tasks.
• Provide support to the Hanley Center dining facility and kitchen as needed.
• Assist with special events, catering functions, and other food service activities.
• Work collaboratively with the Executive Chef and Food Services team to ensure efficient operations.
• Promote a positive experience for café guests, patients, visitors, and staff.
• Interact professionally and courteously with customers and coworkers.
• Take pride in the presentation and quality of all products served.
• Follow all Hanley Foundation policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all applicable food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Follow proper handwashing, glove-use, cleaning, and sanitizing procedures.
• Maintain awareness of allergens and cross-contamination prevention practices.
• Safely operate commercial kitchen and baking equipment.
• Report food safety, sanitation, or workplace safety concerns immediately.

Hours:  4:00 AM – 12:30 PM  

Requirements

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum two years of commercial baking, culinary, food preparation, or related food service experience.
• Experience following standardized recipes and production schedules.
• Experience working in a commercial kitchen environment.
• ServSafe Food Handler Certification.

Preferred

• Formal culinary, baking, or pastry training.
• Experience in a bakery, café, restaurant, healthcare food service, hotel, or institutional kitchen.

Other Requirements: 

• Willing to undergo a background check and drug screening, by local law/regulations.
• If in recovery, one (1) year of continuous sobriety is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of baking techniques, food preparation methods, and kitchen workflow.
• Ability to work independently during early morning production shifts.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet production deadlines.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support team members.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Openness to feedback and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance 
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401k & 401k Match
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Hanley Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We are a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants must undergo drug screening after receiving a conditional offer of employment.

www.hanleyfoundation.org