Baker

Probationary Full-Time Union. May incur layoffs during the University’s recess periods. FLSA Status Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly Starting Rate $20.06/hr (Union Employees: See Appendix “A” of Union contract) Benefits Benefits Included Present Schedule Sat; Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm Note that stated hours and days may vary – Mandatory overtime, as required, in the Union Contract Job Classification Baker Working Unit Statler Commissary Current Concept (subject to change) Bakery Status Probationary Full-Time Union. May incur layoffs during the University’s recess periods. Position Summary Responsible for preparing and producing high-quality baked goods in accordance with established recipes, safety standards, and customer expectations. This role involves mixing, shaping, baking, and decorating various bakery items such as breads, pastries, cookies, and cakes. Bakers ensure consistent product quality, maintains cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, monitors ingredient inventory, and complies with all food safety and sanitation regulations. Job Assignments Scaling, proofing, baking, and decorating a variety of products, adhering to established standards and recipes. Working with co-workers to ensure product quality and efficient productivity. Maintain production and usage records as required. Maintain high sanitary, hygienic, and safety standards and conditions. General cleaning, other food service duties, and projects as requested by management. Job Requirements Minimum 2 years professional bakery experience in a high-volume operation. Knowledge of scaling, proofing, shaping, production, and baking of a variety of products, using industrial bakery equipment. Must be able follow specific instructions regarding company policies and procedures. Knowledge of and experience working with dough in various stages, mixes, bread, and frozen products. Experience in following standardized recipes, organizing and maintaining bakery workstations, and knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation techniques. Ability to correctly identify product and read production sheets. Must be able to prioritize work and execute tasks with speed, efficiency, and accuracy. Ability to work independently and part of a team to complete orders and production. Must demonstrate excellent customer service. Must be able to speak, read, and write English, and have accurate math skills. Must maintain professional appearance, demeanor, and hygiene. Must have reliable transportation and attendance Must pass Baker screening test. Work Environment The work environment can be loud and busy. There is exposure to kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery surfaces. The position operates in a kitchen environment where the employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire, noise as well as extreme temperatures in coolers and freezers. Physical and Mental Demands The position is very active, and the employee must be able to stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, stretch, twist, or reach out. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. The employee must have the ability to use hands to finger, manipulate fingers; and reach with hands and arms, to stir, measure, pour, cut, chop, dice, and decorate, etc. The position requires working taste buds, ability to smell, feel with fingers and visually inspect, include close and distance vision. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 50 lbs. Licenses and Certifications Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Campus Dining and Shops is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, gender, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely based upon a protected characteristic. Campus Dining and Shops policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. #J-18808-Ljbffr