Baker

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 19,911 - 28,359; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a skilled Baker for its Auxiliary West Campus Dining in Athens Area. This full-time position entails baking a variety of pastries and bread while supervising kitchen staff and ensuring quality and efficiency. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to work long hours in a busy kitchen environment. The job also includes lifting and moving heavy loads and operating various baking equipment. Anticipated start is mid-May 2026.

Responsibilities

• Determine amount of breads and pastries to bake each day.
• Assign tasks to helpers and prepare records of ingredient consumption and pastry output.
• Weigh and mix ingredients; prepare dough and bake a variety of baked goods.
• Operate baking equipment and machinery and service equipment as needed.
• Requisition supplies and supervise kitchen staff in baking and cleaning activities.

Skills

Ability to adjust standard recipes for quantity variations

Work long hours standing under high temperature conditions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Baking equipment and machinery

Job description

Baker

Position in Auxiliary West Campus Dining, Athens Area. Anticipated start mid‑May 2026.

Posting Number: S14792P. Salary: $17.52/hr. Full‑time, 40 hours per week, may include evenings and weekends.

Job Summary: Skilled work in baking pastries and bread in dining facilities. Responsible for executing recipes, ensuring quality and quantity, supervising assistance, maintaining equipment, and recording production.

Responsibilities

• Determine amount of breads and pastries to bake each day.
• Assign tasks to helpers and prepare records of ingredient consumption and pastry output.
• Weigh and mix ingredients; prepare dough and bake rolls, cornbread, doughnuts, muffins, biscuits, pies, cakes and cookies; prepare icings and decorate cakes.
• Operate baking equipment and machinery (mixers, molds, scales, ovens) and service equipment as needed.
• Requisition supplies, keep records of formulas, and supervise kitchen staff in baking and cleaning activities.
• Complete related work as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to adjust standard recipes for quantity variations.
• Work long hours standing under high temperature conditions.

Physical Demands

• Move loads up to 50 lbs and perform push/pull activities with items up to 30 lbs.
• Perform repetitive wrist, arm, and shoulder motions with hand and finger coordination.
• Reach, climb, balance, crouch, twist, crawl, kneel.
• Work in noisy, hot/cold environments with chemicals, cleaning equipment, dust, fumes, and odors.
• Work long hours standing.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

None specified.

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status.

Contact Information

Recruitment contact: Robert Clark, Email: [e-mail].