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Parkhurst Dining is a family-owned and operated culinary and dining service company renowned for its commitment to quality and authenticity. Serving over 80 organizations and universities, Parkhurst Dining provides exceptional dining and catering solutions that emphasize scratch-made food prepared with locally sourced ingredients. This culinary approach is part of the company’s ethos, reflecting a passion for food made with heart and served with a smile, creating a uniquely authentic dining experience. As part of Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, a well-established regional portfolio of foodservice concepts, Parkhurst Dining benefits from a vast network that serves 50 million guests annually across restaurants, college and corporate campuses, and through its online store. The company prides itself on fostering a warm, inclusive environment where employees can grow professionally while doing what they love. The Bakery Production role at Parkhurst Dining plays an integral part in delivering the company’s signature quality. This position is responsible for ensuring bakery products meet the highest standards in quality, quantity, and timeliness. Employees prepare baked goods in accordance with Parkhurst’s carefully crafted recipes, standards, and procedures, all within strict sanitary conditions to ensure safety and freshness. The role involves daily preparation with accurate portion control to maintain consistency and presentation standards. In addition to routine baking responsibilities, the position requires diligent record-keeping through daily production sheets, proper storage and dating of food items, and effective communication with management regarding product needs and supply levels. The bakery team member also contributes to innovation by researching and testing new recipes to keep the offerings fresh and exciting. Adherence to hygiene, uniform dress code, and the company’s hospitality standards are critical to the role. Beyond technical skills, the bakery production team member supports a collaborative work environment by assisting colleagues, embracing the Smile Plus hospitality imperatives, and performing other duties as assigned by management. This comprehensive position demands physical stamina, including standing or walking for 100% of the time and occasionally lifting items up to 50 pounds. Joining Parkhurst Dining means becoming part of a dynamic company that values hard work, attention to detail, and continuous personal and professional growth. The company offers a supportive environment with career advancement opportunities and continuous development through Smile Universe. Employees benefit from free meals during shifts, a generous 20% discount across affiliated dining locations, access to paid time off, and eligibility for 401k, vision, dental, and medical plans. Working at Parkhurst Dining places members in a vibrant culinary setting, where a passion for food and hospitality meets exceptional service standards. The company promotes equality and diversity in its workforce, ensuring all team members enjoy a workplace free from discrimination, committed to fairness throughout all employment terms and conditions.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous bakery or culinary experience preferred
• Ability to follow recipes and standardized procedures
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Physical stamina to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays