Departmental Assistant - Central Bakery

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a Departmental Assistant for the Central Bakery. This on-site, part-time role supports daily production of bread, rolls and pastries, and handles decorating, equipment operation, and quality checks.

You will weigh and measure ingredients, roll dough, fill pans, operate slicers and mixers, and ensure cleanliness and safety throughout the bake shop. The position requires prolonged standing and occasional heavy lifting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret weights and measures tables.
• Ability to calculate percentages, ratios and proportions.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, policies, and procedures governing the operation of the Auxiliary Enterprises Bake Shop.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepares baked goods by assembling utensils and ingredients.
• Weighing and measuring ingredients.
• Rolling, cutting and shaping dough for rolls, bread and pastries.
• Filling molds and pans with prepared food.
• Placing and removing trays and pans from oven.
• Mixing fillings, icing, glazes and other toppings and ingredients for bread, rolls, pastries and other baked goods.
• Decorates cakes and other baked goods with icing and adds fillings to various pastries.
• Operates equipment such as bread slicer, large and small mixers and fryolators according to standard procedures to facilitate the baking process.
• Inspects baking ingredients such as flour, sugar and shortening to detect spoilage.
• Cuts, bags, and wraps baked goods and places food in carts or trucks for delivery to other locations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Read weights & measures

Percentages & ratios

Follow instructions

Stand for long periods

Lift heavy objects

Policy compliance

Harmonious teamwork

Job description

Title: Departmental Assistant - Central Bakery

Executive Area: Administration and Finance

College/School/MBU: Auxiliary Enterprises

Department: Central Bakery

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Part Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Summary

The Bakery Assistant (Departmental Assistant) prepares baked goods such as bread, rolls and pastries; decorates cakes and other baked goods; operates equipment such as bread slicers, mixers and ovens; and inspects baking ingredients for spoilage.

Essential Functions

• Prepares baked goods by assembling utensils and ingredients.
• Weighing and measuring ingredients.
• Rolling, cutting and shaping dough for rolls, bread and pastries.
• Filling molds and pans with prepared food.
• Placing and removing trays and pans from oven.
• Mixing fillings, icing, glazes and other toppings and ingredients for bread, rolls, pastries and other baked goods.
• Decorates cakes and other baked goods with icing and adds fillings to various pastries.
• Operates equipment such as bread slicer, large and small mixers and fryolators according to standard procedures to facilitate the baking process.
• Inspects baking ingredients such as flour, sugar and shortening to detect spoilage.
• Cuts, bags, and wraps baked goods and places food in carts or trucks for delivery to other locations.
• Performs related duties such as pot washing, cleaning and/or sterilizing equipment and work areas.

Other Functions

• May prepare puddings, fruit gelatins and other specialty items.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret weights and measures tables.
• Ability to calculate percentages, ratios and proportions.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, policies, and procedures governing the operation of the Auxiliary Enterprises Bake Shop.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic baking and pastry knowledge
• Current ServSafe certification
• Basic allergen training

Additional Details

• This position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.
• This position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in custodial or dining service environments, and entails prolonged standing, carrying loads, and use of cleaning chemicals or food service equipment.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

Schedule will vary based on departmental needs and may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Salary Information

• Hourly Rate: $17.00 - $21.00

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified.