Baker II: Early-Morning Bread & Pastry Artisan

The University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a Baker II for the Central Bakery in Amherst. The role prepares a range of baked goods, reads recipes, and operates bakery equipment such as sheeter, mixers, and ovens. The incumbent ensures product quality and proper sanitation.

Essential duties include training staff, weighing ingredients, decorating cakes, and inspecting ingredients for spoilage. Schedule is 3am-11am, with potential nights, weekends, and holidays; on-site work only.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year full-time or equivalent in baking bread, rolls, or pastries.
• Must be certified as a food handler within 6 months of starting date (ServSafe or similar).
• Ability to read and interpret weights and measures; understand recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare baked goods by measuring ingredients and mixing dough.
• Decorate cakes, cupcakes, and pastries with icing.
• Follow recipes and standard procedures to bake consistent products.
• Train employees in baking techniques on the job.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation in work areas.

Skills

Baking

Cake decorating

Reading recipes

Training others

Sanitation knowledge

Supervision

Education

Trade/vocational baking diploma

Baking science degree (preferred)

Tools

Sheeter

Mixer

Oven

Digital scale

Tilt skillet

Job description

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a Baker II for the Central Bakery in Amherst. The role prepares a range of baked goods, reads recipes, and operates bakery equipment such as sheeter, mixers, and ovens. The incumbent ensures product quality and proper sanitation.

Essential duties include training staff, weighing ingredients, decorating cakes, and inspecting ingredients for spoilage. Schedule is 3am-11am, with potential nights, weekends, and holidays; on-site work only.