Baker — Fresh Breads, Flexible Hours, Growth Path

Sodexo; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Tuition reimbursement

401k

Discount programs

Shift meals

Uniforms

Safety shoes

Transit support

Parking

Job summary

Sodexo at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is seeking a Baker to prepare baked goods from scratch according to recipes and production standards, ensuring top-quality taste and appearance for guests.

You will follow Sodexo culinary standards, weigh ingredients, mix doughs, regulate ovens, and maintain a clean, organized bake shop while accommodating special requests and working varied shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• 0 to 1 year of related work experience.
• Experience in a specialized bakery or pastry role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check daily production schedules and follow Sodexo recipes to prepare a variety of baked items from scratch, such as breads, rolls, muffins, biscuits, cakes, and pastries.
• Accurately weigh and measure ingredients, mix doughs and batters by hand or mixer, shape and cut dough, and bake items to perfection.
• Regulate oven temperatures, monitor baking times, and ensure all products are prepared, held, and served at correct temperatures.
• Set up and stock the bake shop area, maintain proper storage, rotation, labeling, and dating of all products, and keep the bakery clean and organized.
• Pay close attention to detail, accommodate special requests, and ensure only high-quality baked items leave the kitchen.
• Significant walking or other means of mobility.
• Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time, which may exceed 8 hours.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.

Skills

0-1 yrs exp

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sodexo at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is seeking a Baker to prepare baked goods from scratch according to recipes and production standards, ensuring top-quality taste and appearance for guests.

You will follow Sodexo culinary standards, weigh ingredients, mix doughs, regulate ovens, and maintain a clean, organized bake shop while accommodating special requests and working varied shifts.