Baker II

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Generous vacation & leave

Onsite childcare

Life insurance

Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Iowa State University in Ames is seeking a Baker II to oversee large-scale bakery production under general supervision and to ensure sanitation and equipment safety. The role includes baking a wide range of items and supervising staff in daily operations.

You will train personnel, prepare doughs, bake breads and desserts, estimate needs, and maintain records of ingredients and production quantities while upholding high sanitation standards. Flexibility with schedule is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards for large scale bakery operation.
• Ability to read, write and follow instruction.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting 50 pounds.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic skills.
• Ability to convert standard unit recipes to desired quantity of product.
• Ability to maintain records of ingredients used and volume of production.
• Knowledge of scratch and gourmet baking.
• Ability to train, assign, delegate work to others.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in large scale bakery operations.
• Knowledge and care of food service equipment.
• Ability to provide on the job training in food preparation to lower level employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in the preparation of doughs and in the baking of bread, rolls, muffins, biscuits and similar items.
• Supervises and bakes cakes, cookies, cobblers, pies, puddings, doughnuts, and other desserts.
• Supervises and prepares icings, toppings, fillings and sauces for baked goods.
• Prepares recipes for mixing of doughs.
• Estimates bakery needs and requisitions and maintains adequate supplies for baking operation.
• Trains personnel in the operation of baking machinery such as scales, dough mixers, bread molds, proof boxes, fryers and ovens.
• Maintains maximum standards of sanitation and safety.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Skills

Safety & sanitation

Read & follow instructions

Manual lifting

Train others

Arithmetic ability

Job description

Position Title: Baker II

Job Group: Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience as Baker I or outside experience comparable thereto.

Job Description

Under general supervision, supervises and participates in the large-scale production of bakery goods and in the sanitation of baking equipment and facilities.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in the preparation of doughs and in the baking of bread, rolls, muffins, biscuits and similar items.
• Supervises and bakes cakes, cookies, cobblers, pies, puddings, doughnuts, and other desserts.
• Supervises and prepares icings, toppings, fillings and sauces for baked goods.
• Prepares recipes for mixing of doughs.
• Estimates bakery needs and requisitions and maintains adequate supplies for baking operation.
• Trains personnel in the operation of baking machinery such as scales, dough mixers, bread molds, proof boxes, fryers and ovens.
• Maintains maximum standards of sanitation and safety.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards for large scale bakery operation.
• Ability to read, write and follow instruction.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting (50 pounds), bending, stooping for prolonged periods.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic skills, i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole and fractional numbers, count and decimal systems.
• Ability to convert standard unit recipes to desired quantity of product.
• Ability to maintain records of quantities of ingredients used and volume of production.
• Knowledge of scratch and gourmet baking.
• Ability to train, assign, delegate work to others.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in large scale bakery operations.
• Knowledge and care of food service equipment.
• Ability to provide on the job training in food preparation to lower level employees.

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 10:00pm -6:30am

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commercial, institutional, or high-volume bakery operations
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, regulatory compliance in large scale food service environments.
• Experience providing guidance, direction, and delegating work
• Experience with packing, loading, and checking customer orders

About the Department: https://www.dining.iastate.edu

Appointment Type: Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period

Time Type: Full time

Pay Grade: 06

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. [phone], email [e-mail].

Why Choose Iowa State University?

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program