Lead Baker

KU Memorial Unions; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

KU Memorial Unions is seeking a full-time Lead Baker who enjoys crafting delicious food for KU students. This role focuses predominantly on baking with minimal evenings and no weekends, promoting a balanced work-life environment. A background in high-volume baking and a commitment to maintaining quality standards are essential.

Benefits

Generous paid sick leave

Vacation and holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance options

Retirement Plan with 7.5% employer match

Two months of paid parental leave

Meal benefits

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a baking position.
• At least two years' experience in commercial food service preparation.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• 85-90% baking tasks and 10-15% preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness following HACCP and ServSafe guidelines.
• Assist in training and supervising part-time employees.

Skills

Baking

Quality Control

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

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LEAD BAKER – No Evenings. No Fridays. No Saturdays.

About Us

At KU Dining, our mission is to create an unparalleled dining experience for our guests, foster a culture of excellence among our well-trained and empowered staff, and provide inviting spaces that reflect the warmth of our KU Community. We strive to set a standard that goes beyond nourishment, creating an environment where every meal becomes a highlight of the KU experience.

We employ full-time and part-time employees to serve all the University of Kansas' dining needs. Although this operation is quite large, every job and every employee is important.

We offer a work-life balance unlike any other in the restaurant industry! Here, you'll take pride in crafting delicious food for KU students living in the dormitories, learn valuable culinary skills, and work with a dedicated team, all while enjoying ample time off. There’s plenty of room to grow professionally, and we cannot wait to talk to you about starting a career with us!

About The Job

We’re looking for a full-time Lead Baker to join our Residential Dining operations. The duties and responsibilities of this position will consist of 85-90% baking and 10-15% preparation. The ideal candidate will have at least one year’s experience in a high-volume baking position and at least two years’ experience in a commercial kitchen environment.

The Lead Baker must be able to keep pace with high demands and a large volume of bakery products, handling all aspects of cooking and baking responsibilities, including mixing ingredients, preparing batter, pouring the batter into molds, and baking it. They also decorate baked goods with icing and other garnishes.

More specifically, they will prepare menu items for South Dining Commons following standardized recipes according to forecasted demands. They will be responsible for opening and closing the bakery workstation and must be meticulous in maintaining a clean work environment following HACCP and ServSafe guidelines. Throughout the academic year, they may also assist in training and supervising part-time employees. Additional responsibilities as assigned by management may include, but are not limited to, assisting with other workstations, stocking, and general cleaning.

An exemplary Residential Dining candidate will naturally demonstrate job and industry knowledge, quality control, sound judgment and decision-making, problem-solving skills, effective communication, collaboration, and cooperation.

WORK AVAILABILITY

The Lead Baker is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, year-round. All candidates must have the ability to work an 8-hour shift between the hours of 6 a.m. and 5 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, on a recurring weekly schedule.

No evenings. No Fridays. No Saturdays.

Summers guaranteed.

AS A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE WITH KU DINING, YOU WILL ENJOY:

• Generous paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Highly competitive Retirement Plan with a 7.5% employer match
• Two months of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Meal benefits... and more!
  
  

Requirements & Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• At least one year of experience in a baking position
• At least two years' experience in commercial food service preparation and handling
• ServSafe certification or be willing to become certified within six months of employment.
  
  

Full-time employment with the Union Corporation is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check before beginning work. This position is eligible for an employee referral bonus.

The University of Kansas Memorial Unions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the corporation’s programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by corporate policy.

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