Baker II

Iowa State University - College of Design

United States

On-site

USD 36,000 - 60,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Iowa State University is seeking a Baker II to supervise and participate in large-scale bakery production and ensure sanitation of equipment and facilities. This role requires overseeing dough preparation and baking a wide range of items, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities include training staff on bakery machinery, maintaining stock, and ensuring quality control while adhering to sanitation standards for a university food service operation.

Qualifications

Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards for large-scale bakery operation.
Ability to read, write and follow instruction.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
Ability to work well with others.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic and measuring.
Ability to convert standard unit recipes.

Responsibilities

Supervises large-scale bakery production and sanitation.
Prepares doughs and bakes bread, rolls, muffins, biscuits and similar items.
Prepares icings, toppings, fillings and sauces for baked goods.
Trains personnel in the operation of baking machinery.
Maintains maximum standards of sanitation and safety.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety standards

Reading/writing

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Arithmetic

Recipe conversion

Training staff

Tools

Scales

Dough mixers

Bread molds

Proof boxes

Fryers

Ovens

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: Job Profile 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

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Why Choose Iowa State University?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

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

Appointment Type

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year

Month Work Period

12 Month

Time Type

Full time

Pay Grade

Original Posting Date

September 29, 2026

Posting Close Date

October 14, 2026

Job Requisition Number

R19994

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

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