Campus Baker: Fresh Breads & Pastries, Flexible Shifts

Thompson-Hospitality; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Thompson Hospitality is seeking a Baker at Virginia State University in Petersburg, VA. You will bake a variety of breads, pies, cakes, cookies and pastries, following approved recipes and daily production needs, while ensuring quality and presentation.

You will work in a high-volume campus kitchen, maintain sanitation, and assist with production records and planning as part of a dynamic dining team. Competitive benefits are provided and equal opportunity employment.]

Qualifications

• Customer-oriented 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.
• Baking experience in a high-volume food service environment preferred.
• Ability to read documents and instructions on sanitation, safety and SOPs.
• Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays.
• Stand for extended periods and navigate wet floor conditions.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Work in a hot, humid, and fast-paced environment.
• Bend, stoop, and reach frequently.
• Operate bakery and kitchen equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Bake breads, pies, cakes, cookies and pastries per production sheets; assist in daily production planning.
• Ensure proper preparation by using approved recipes and maintaining equipment.
• Assist with production records including waste tracking and shortages; inform supervisor when supplies are low.
• Ensure proper presentation, quality, portion control and serving temperatures.
• Maintain sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils.
• Clean equipment and workstation before leaving; keep display area clean.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer orientation

Taste and smell

Visual acuity

Clear communication (noisy kitchen)

Job description

Thompson Hospitality is seeking a Baker at Virginia State University in Petersburg, VA. You will bake a variety of breads, pies, cakes, cookies and pastries, following approved recipes and daily production needs, while ensuring quality and presentation.

You will work in a high-volume campus kitchen, maintain sanitation, and assist with production records and planning as part of a dynamic dining team. Competitive benefits are provided and equal opportunity employment.]