Campus Baker: Craft Breads, Cakes & Pastries

Thompson Hospitality; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton University on its campus in Virginia is seeking a Baker to produce breads, pies, cakes, cookies and pastries for daily production and catering needs. The baker will follow approved recipes, maintain high standards for quality and safety, and assist with production planning.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to presentation, and the ability to work in a noisy kitchen while maintaining sanitation and accuracy. Flexible shifts are possible to support weekend or holiday workloads.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be able to taste and smell food to ensure quality and consistency.
• Visual acuity to monitor food presentation, cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a noisy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Bake breads, pies, cakes, cookies and other pastries as necessary per the provided production and catering sheets; assists in production planning to meet daily requirements.
• Ensures proper food preparation by utilizing approved recipes, following prescribed production standards and use of proper equipment.
• Assists with the completion of production records to include waste tracking, used/unused portions and product shortages; informs supervisor when supplies are low.
• Ensures proper presentation, food quality, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils within work area.
• Cleans equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer-oriented

Strong communication

Teamwork

Taste and smell food

Attention to presentation

Ability to work in noisy kitchen

Job description

Hampton University on its campus in Virginia is seeking a Baker to produce breads, pies, cakes, cookies and pastries for daily production and catering needs. The baker will follow approved recipes, maintain high standards for quality and safety, and assist with production planning.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to presentation, and the ability to work in a noisy kitchen while maintaining sanitation and accuracy. Flexible shifts are possible to support weekend or holiday workloads.