Campus Pastry Baker & Decorator

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

Health savings account

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington's IMU Dining is seeking a bakery assistant to support the campus bakery operations in Bloomington. The role involves preparing baked goods, decorating pastries, and following recipes with strict food safety practices to ensure quality products for campus events and retail orders.

Under direct supervision, you will manage prep lists, monitor storage, and assist across opening and closing tasks while delivering excellent guest service to IU's community and visitors.

Qualifications

• General knowledge at the high school level.
• ServSafe certification within 180 days from date of hire.
• Experience in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare baked goods according to recipes and food safety guidelines.
• Check and control proper storage and portioning of products.
• Decorate cookies, pies, cakes, and other pastries.
• Mix and bake doughs, batters, sauces, and related items.
• Record orders, determine production lists, and ingredients needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of bakery tables, shelves, and equipment.
• Ensure holding temperatures with thermometers and correct storage.
• Open/close tasks and manage par levels for retail and catering orders.
• Provide high level customer service and address guest needs.

Skills

Safety-minded

Follow recipes

Kitchen sanitation

Team player

Stand/walk for long periods

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Indiana University Bloomington's IMU Dining is seeking a bakery assistant to support the campus bakery operations in Bloomington. The role involves preparing baked goods, decorating pastries, and following recipes with strict food safety practices to ensure quality products for campus events and retail orders.

Under direct supervision, you will manage prep lists, monitor storage, and assist across opening and closing tasks while delivering excellent guest service to IU's community and visitors.