Lead Baker & Cake Decorator (1FT/1PT)

Aramark; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi is seeking an Artisan Baker & Cake Decorator for Aramark in Oxford, MS. This role combines baking, decorating, and culinary supervision to support events and daily operations in the campus dining program.

You will follow recipes and production guidelines, ensuring food safety and sanitation. The position offers both full-time and part-time hours, with opportunities to lead a culinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a food-service team is preferred.
• Experience as a baker or cook is required.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and safety regulations.
• Must obtain food safety certification(s).
• Basic math and counting skills are required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and assign daily work to the culinary team.
• Train staff on food safety and cooking methods.
• Cook and prepare a variety of foods per recipes.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring and chopping as needed.
• Safely use knives and kitchen tools.
• Operate ovens, stoves, mixers, and other equipment.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam, and other methods as required.
• Plate and portion foods per guidelines.
• Store food according to safety policies.
• Maintain sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Deliver excellent customer service and teamwork.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Baker/cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Mathematical counting skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

The University of Mississippi is seeking an Artisan Baker & Cake Decorator for Aramark in Oxford, MS. This role combines baking, decorating, and culinary supervision to support events and daily operations in the campus dining program.

You will follow recipes and production guidelines, ensuring food safety and sanitation. The position offers both full-time and part-time hours, with opportunities to lead a culinary team.