Cook II - Baker

Claremont McKenna College; Claremont (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Retirement benefits

Dependent tuition remission

Ride share incentives

Job summary

Claremont McKenna College is seeking a Cook II - Baker to bake breads, muffins, cakes, cookies, pies, and desserts for meals and catering. The role emphasizes from-scratch baking, vegan/gluten-free options, and coordinating with the Executive Chef to introduce new items.

Requires California Food Handlers Card and fast-paced kitchen experience. The position runs 40 hours per week on a 9-month academic schedule, with benefits including health/dental/vision, retirement plans, and tuition remission.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Prior baking experience in a fast paced commercial kitchen required.
• A California Food Handlers Card required.
• Must bake from scratch and follow sanitation policies.

Responsibilities

• Bake items from scratch according to the bakery prep sheet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Prepare vegan and gluten-free options daily from scratch.
• Prepare baked items for catering events, including fine dining items.
• Set up the baking cart daily for the following day.
• Coordinate with the baking team, Sous, and Executive Chef on production lists.
• Maintain sanitation and calibrate ovens and scales for consistency.
• Bring new ideas to the baking department through customer interactions and research.
• Prepare pizza dough and bake pizzas.
• Execute ‘action station’ desserts during service.
• Follow Health Department directives and keep work area clean.

Skills

Baking in fast paced kitchen

From-scratch baking

Food safety knowledge

English instruction follow-through

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement

In addition to its commitment to a harassment-free educational and working environment, the College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition or medical leave, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. The College also prohibits the harassment of any employee on any of these bases.

Location

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title

Cook II - Baker

Job Details and Requirement

BASIC FUNCTION

The Cook II - Baker is responsible for baking items in the bakery for meal services and catering. This position is responsible for preparing breads, muffins, cakes, cookies, bars, pies and specialty desserts, including preparing vegan and gluten‑free options daily. The Cook II – Baker coordinates with the Sous and Executive Chef to introduce new baked items to the department. From scratch principles and food safety techniques are key elements of this position. Flexibility to provide aid in areas of baking in a key aspect of this position.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reporting to the General Manager of Bon Appetit, the Cook II - Baker performs the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Bake items from scratch according to the bakery prep sheet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Bake breads, muffins, cakes, cookies, bars, pies, and specialty desserts, including, but not limited to, mousses, cheesecakes, roulades, napoleons, fruit tarts, macaroons, crème brulees, and breakfast pastries.
• Prepare vegan and gluten‑free options daily from scratch.
• Prepare baked items for catering events, including fine dining items.
• Set up the baking cart daily for the following day. Ensures the opening team has prepped and finished baked goods.
• Coordinate baker’s prep with the baking team, Sous, and Executive Chef. Complete assigned items on the production lists and communicate with the Sous and Executive Chef to ensure all items are completed.
• Responsible for cleaning station and equipment on a regular basis during the shift and at the conclusion of the shift, following the sanitation schedule. Calibrate ovens and scales on a regular basis to ensure consistency of product.
• Bring new ideas to the baking department through interactions with customers and independent research.
• Prepare pizza dough and bake pizzas.
• Prepare and execute ‘action station’ desserts during meal services throughout the week.
• Follow proper food preparation and sanitation directives as established by Health Department. Comply with internal policies and procedures and keep work area clean, properly/safely using equipment and keeping floor free of food/liquid that may be a potential safety hazard, adhering to the agreed work schedule.
• Other duties may be assigned as appropriate. This includes daily, weekly, monthly cleaning, and cross training as time permits.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

The successful candidate will also be able to perform the following essential functions:

• Take and follow directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Receive and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.
• Display a positive attitude.
• Balance multiple tasks and priorities.
• Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS & SKILLS

EDUCATION

Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to High School Diploma or GED that provides the required knowledge, skills and ability.

EXPERIENCE

Prior baking experience is required. Must have experience working in a fast paced commercial kitchen.

CERTIFICATION

A California Food Handlers Card required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

Individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge skills and abilities.

• Must have baking experience in a fast paced commercial kitchen using commercial kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to bake from scratch.
• Knowledge of food sanitation policies and procedures is required.
• Must be able to perform arithmetic functions involving fractions and decimals, relating to food preparation. Must have working knowledge of the metric system.
• Take initiative in performance of work tasks and be willing to assist others as needed.
• Must be respectful and courteous to coworkers, customers, visitors, managers and others. Communicate clearly and professionally.
• Must be able to establish cooperative working relationships and work well with minimal supervision.
• Use organizational and time management skills.
• Complete work with a sense of urgency, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Deploy professional skills in collaboration with colleagues, to best promote the College’s strategic interests and provide the best quality on campus food service.
• Must be able to satisfactorily understand and follow job related instructions in English, both orally and written.

REQUIRED HOURS

The regular hours for this position line up with a 9 month academic calendar. The regular hours for this position are 40 hours per week, 5 days per week. Overtime, holiday, weekend and evening work hours may be required. The regular schedule is Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Monday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or department. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.

CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS

This is a regular, full-time, 9-month, non-exempt, benefits-eligible position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to stand, walk, bend, climb, push, pull, stoop, twist, stretch, squat, reach and lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist level without assistance. Individual must be able to work on feet for prolonged periods of time.

APPROXIMATE PAY RANGE

$23.00 - $26.00

Claremont McKenna College offers employee benefits that include health, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; paid vacation, sick, and holiday time; retirement benefits; basic and voluntary life insurance; dependent tuition remission; ride share incentives; and more.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

REPORTS TO

This position reports to the General Manger of Bon Appetit.

GROOMING AND APPEARANCE

Employees are expected to wear attire that is appropriate to the office or department in which they work. A uniform is required and will be provided.

BACKGROUND CHECK

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. This position will also require the successful completion of a post-offer physical agility test. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with requirements cited in this job description.

ADA/OSHA

This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

DISCLAIMER

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties and responsibilities can change and develop over time; accordingly the College reviews job descriptions on a periodic basis and may make changes of business necessity.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT

Employment with the College is “at-will” meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice, with or without cause, including, but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work. There is no agreement express or implied between the College and you for continuing or long-term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding, employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will, at any time, with or without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship.

Disability Accommodations

In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job functions, unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an individual’s disability.

An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College, the selection of an accommodation will be at CMC’s discretion. To request disability accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail] for assistance.

Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States, applicant’s acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College’s automobile liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available. Interested employees of the College are urged to contact the Office of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact departments directly.