Baker

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Housing-Dining seeks a skilled baker to lead one or moreAssistant Bakers in producing a variety of bakery items across multiple facilities on campus.

You will prepare breads, cakes, cookies, and pastries, following recipes and quality standards while training staff and ensuring safe operation of equipment and strict food-safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years in a high-volume baking environment (Required).
• Ability to read, understand, and speak English to perform duties (Required).
• Experience interacting with guests and team members in a fast-paced setting (Required).

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more assistants in producing bakery items from a set menu.
• Prepare and bake breads, pastries, cakes, and other items per standards.
• Train staff and ensure safe equipment use and sanitation.

Skills

High-volume baking

Team leadership

Quality control

Food safety guidelines

Education

High School Diploma (Preferred)

Tools

Bakery equipment operation

Job description

Department Summary

UCLA Housing-Dining is committed to delivering high-quality, nutritious, and diverse dining experiences for students, faculty, staff, and guests. The department plays a critical role in supporting the campus community by providing a variety of meal options that cater to different dietary needs and preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free options. Our purpose is to enhance the student experience through exceptional food service while fostering community and promoting sustainability.With multiple dining facilities across campus, including Anchor Restaurants (Residential Restaurants---All-You-Care-to-Eat", and Boutiques (QSR’s), we serve thousands of meals daily to a diverse population. Our team is comprised of highly skilled managerial, career, and casual staff, who are dedicated to delivering excellent customer service, ensuring food safety, and maintaining an inclusive dining environment. The department is also responsible for budgeting and fiduciary control, continuously balancing quality service with operational efficiency.Key objectives include maintaining high standards of food quality and service, supporting the university’s sustainability initiatives through responsible sourcing and waste reduction, and providing flexible and inclusive dining options that meet the evolving needs of the campus community. Additionally, we are committed to staff development, offering training and growth opportunities to enhance team performance and ensure compliance with safety and operational guidelines.Through strategic planning, innovation, and collaboration, UCLA Housing-Dining strives to contribute to the overall well-being of the campus, creating a welcoming environment for all.

Position Summary

Working hours vary and include nights, weekends and overtime. The Baker provides team leadership to one or more Assistant Bakers. Assign, motivate and monitor the work of others in the production of multiple bakery products from a specified menu to other units. Prepare bakery recipes in the operation according to culinary, production and quality standards. Weigh, sift, measure and mix baking ingredients; prepare and bake breads, rolls, cookies, pies, cakes, biscuits, puddings, cobblers, brownies and other baked good items. Accurately and appropriately utilize the various bakery equipment and assist with training and monitoring others in its safe usage. Adhere to all food handling and sanitation guidelines. Follow established timelines for food production as required by delivery times and production schedule.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years demonstrated experience in a high-volume baking environment and general maintenance in a bakery environment. (Required)
• Ability to read, understand, and speak English sufficient to determine and carry out job duties. (Required)
• Skill in interacting effectively with guests, team members, and managers in a high volume production setting using positive body language, direct eye contact, active listening, problem solving techniques. (Required)
• Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload. Skill in adding and subtracting whole numbers, decimals and fractions sufficient to properly adhere to production and customer flow parameters. (Required)
• Ability to stand, climb, stoop, push and crouch for extended periods of time as required to complete job duties. Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to fifty pounds such as bags of supplies and cases of food products. (Required)
• Ability to stand continuously throughout an eight hour shift on uncarpeted surfaces. (Required)
• Ability to measure dry and liquid foodstuffs in units of measurement such as cup, pint, quart, pound, and oz. to properly adhere to recipe and production requirements. (Required)
• Skill in operating equipment such as mixers, food processors, food cutters, slicers, blenders, gas range, donut fryers, cookie droppers, radio communication devices, hydraulic lifts, and trash compactors. (Required)
• Knowledge of the rules and procedures of sanitation and safety as they apply to production, storage and service within a food establishment. (Required)
• Previous experience in the preparation of bakery items for a high volume bakery. Demonstrated knowledge in food preparation techniques such as basic and advanced baking, cake and pastry decoration. (Required)
• Must have strong bakery skills and a good understanding of bakery terminology and equipment. Ability to assign, monitor and lead the work of others in a high volume bakery production setting. (Required)
• Time management and organizational skills to review daily production needs and plan daily work schedule. (Required)
• Ability to test new bakery recipes and submit written recipes to management. Skill to prepare bakery recipes in the operation according to culinary, production and quality standards. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• High School Diploma (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
• Drug Test: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory drug test.
• Reading Comprehension Test: A reading assessment will be conducted.
• Backlifting Exam (Required)

Schedule

Working hours will vary, will include nights and weekends.

Union/Policy Covered

SX-Service