From-Scratch Baker | Flexible Shifts & Benefits

Sodexo; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Training and development

Benefits package including PTO/health

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Baker at DeSales University to prepare breads, pastries and other baked goods according to recipes and production specs. You will weigh ingredients, mix dough, and bake items to meet Sodexo standards of taste and appearance.

The role requires standing for long periods, ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and maintaining strict kitchen cleanliness and safety. Flexible shifts and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• 0 to 1 more years of related work experience.
• Experience in a specialized bakery or pastry role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check daily production schedules and follow Sodexo recipes to prepare baked items from scratch, such as breads, rolls, muffins, biscuits, cakes, and pastries.
• Accurately weigh and measure ingredients, mix doughs and batters by hand or mixer, shape and cut dough, and bake items to perfection.
• Regulate oven temperatures, monitor baking times, and ensure all products are prepared, held, and served at correct temperatures.
• Set up and stock the bake shop area, maintain proper storage, rotation, labeling, and dating of all products, and keep the bakery clean and organized.
• Pay close attention to detail, accommodate special requests, and ensure only high-quality baked items leave the kitchen.

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo is hiring a Baker at DeSales University to prepare breads, pastries and other baked goods according to recipes and production specs. You will weigh ingredients, mix dough, and bake items to meet Sodexo standards of taste and appearance.

The role requires standing for long periods, ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and maintaining strict kitchen cleanliness and safety. Flexible shifts and benefits accompany the position.