High-Volume Bakery Assistant: Prep & Production

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services is seeking a Baker Assistant to support production of a variety of bakery items. You will follow recipes, prepare ingredients, and bake breads, cookies, pies, and cakes while adhering to quality and safety standards.

The role requires 2-3 years in a high-volume bakery, strong English communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Expect varied shifts, including nights and weekends, in a fast-paced campus setting.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years demonstrated experience in a high-volume baking environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and speak English sufficiently for job duties.
• Skill in interacting with guests, team members, and managers in a high-volume setting.
• Ability to work with fluctuating workload and perform basic arithmetic for production timings.
• Ability to stand and lift up to 50 pounds; endure 8-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Produce multiple bakery products from a specified menu.
• Weigh, sift, measure, and mix ingredients according to standards.
• Operate and monitor bakery equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain sanitation and food-handling guidelines.
• Adhere to production timelines and delivery schedules.

Skills

English proficiency

Team communication

Problem solving

Math & measurements

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Food safety awareness

Bakery production

Education

High School Diploma (Preferred)

Tools

Bakery equipment operation

Mixers

Slicers

Donut fryers

Food processors

Job description

UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services is seeking a Baker Assistant to support production of a variety of bakery items. You will follow recipes, prepare ingredients, and bake breads, cookies, pies, and cakes while adhering to quality and safety standards.

The role requires 2-3 years in a high-volume bakery, strong English communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Expect varied shifts, including nights and weekends, in a fast-paced campus setting.