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JOB TITLE

Baker I - Dining Services

Job Purpose

Perform entry-level baking tasks and assist with kitchen operations under direct supervision, ensuring quality, safety, and cleanliness in all areas of production.

• This position has a specific scheduled time Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5pm shift. May include some weekends or irregular hours during busy times. Once fully trained you may have option of being on a 5am-1:30pm shift.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Preparation and Set-up:

• Follow work orders to prepare pans and baking equipment, including greasing, or lining pans and transporting them to workstations.
• Weigh and measure ingredients as per recipes and prepare ovens for baking.
• Prepare orders and ensure accurate inventory setup for daily operations (cash-op, EBB, campus carry-out, and catering).
• Label and organize the baking production schedule to maintain efficiency.
  
  

Baking and Serving

• Operate ovens and other baking equipment, ensuring safe practices and clean work spaces.
• Display baked goods properly, label them clearly, and ensure they are stored at correct temperatures for service.
• Assist in basic baking techniques, including dough mixing, kneading, shaping, and cutting, while following safety and sanitation protocols.
• Package and prepare items for the next day's orders.
  
  

Cleaning and Maintenance

• Regularly clean and sanitize the workstation, equipment, and utensils.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness by following proper food safety standards and cleaning schedules.
• Assist with the maintenance of storage areas, such as walk-in coolers and freezers.
  
  

Equipment and Inventory

• Notify supervisors when supplies are running low.
• Report any malfunctioning equipment to supervisors and maintain safe use of all tools and machinery.
  
  

Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff, maintaining a sense of urgency while ensuring quality.
• Be open to learning and adapting to new baking methods and products
  
  

Supplemental Functions

• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational goals and objectives.
• Attend and participate in training and other personal professional development activities.
• Assist with determining ingredient quantities necessary to fill specific food service orders.
• Prepare baked goods for delivery by arranging products in proper containers, count and load goods onto caddies for delivery.
• Assist in the preparation of made-to-order items including special frosting, icing and decoration of bakery goods.
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to Learn
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Consistency
• Safety Awareness
• Teamwork
• Work Standard
• Work Tempo
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: No prior experience required; training provided

Required licensure, certification, registration, or other requirements: None

Desired Qualifications

• Willingness to learn.
• Basic customer service skills.
• Neat and clean appearance.
• Understanding food safety.
• Proper use of chemicals for cleaning.
• Knife skills and safe use of knives.
• Knowledge of different baking pans, their sizes, and proper use.
• Familiarity with kitchen setup, including dry storage, refrigerators, freezers, and cooking stations.
• Ability to operate and clean sinks and dish machines.
• Professional interaction with staff.
• Ability to read and write effectively.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Use basic math for quantity determination.
• Obtain a Food Handler's Certificate.
  
  

Required Materials

Complete the online application.

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 11/03/2025 will receive full consideration.

WORK LOCATION

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

Work Authorization Requirements

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

Hiring Statement/Eeo

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].

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