Baker - Stingers

Job Title

Responsible for creating, preparing and improving recipes for baked goods such as pastries, breads, and plated desserts.

Job Description

Assists in overseeing and/or instructing Assistant Baker in baking and cleaning equipment and facilities. Ensures quality controls and recipe standardization are in compliance with approved standards. Monitors and enforces food sanitization and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensures proper training, knowledge and compliance with recipes and standards 2. Preps and properly prepares ingredients for use following proper food handling and safety guidelines 3. Arranges presentations of desserts, platters and pastry products 4. Maintains levels of daily production assignments 5. Ensures food quality through tasting 6. Maintains and operates equipment according to approved safety standards 7. Reports issues with production, equipment, personnel or products to management 8. Maintains daily sanitation standards and logs per established guidelines 9. Determines amount and types of items and supplies required for food preparation 10. Completes food temperature checks before service and as needed per established guidelines 11. Accepts ownership and responsibility for success of pastry shop and team 12. Stores food properly and safely, following established guidelines marking the date and item, etc. 13. At the direction of leadership, acts as a lead in the absence of the lead role

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements High School diploma or equivalent Other Required Qualifications ServSafe certified or obtains certification within twelve (12) months of hire Required Experience One (1) year of experience working in food handling at a retail, food service, bakery, warehouse or grocery establishment or the successful completion of a qualified culinary program

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications Culinary degree or certificate from a culinary arts program Preferred Experience Experience baking in an institutional operation and catering operation

Proposed Salary

The salary range for this position is $17.00 to $18.00 based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel. This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Standard Enhanced Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.