Pastry Baker — From-Scratch Creations, Flexible Shifts

Sodexo; Natchitoches (LA); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo at Northwestern State University in Louisiana is seeking a Baker to prepare baked goods according to recipes and production specs, following standards to ensure top quality. You will weigh ingredients, mix doughs, shape items, bake from scratch, monitor oven temperatures, and maintain the bake shop area with proper labeling and storage.

The role requires 0–1 years of bakery experience and the ability to stand for long periods.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Check daily production schedules and follow Sodexo recipes to prepare a variety of 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.
• Significant walking or other means of mobility.
• Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time, throughout the entire duration of a shift, which may exceed 8 hours.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Skills

0-1 years experience

Bakery experience

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Sodexo at Northwestern State University in Louisiana is seeking a Baker to prepare baked goods according to recipes and production specs, following standards to ensure top quality. You will weigh ingredients, mix doughs, shape items, bake from scratch, monitor oven temperatures, and maintain the bake shop area with proper labeling and storage.

The role requires 0–1 years of bakery experience and the ability to stand for long periods.