School Bakery Assistant - Craft, Prep & Kitchen Ops

Cherry Creek School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District is seeking an Assistant Baker to support the preparation of baked goods in a clean, efficient kitchen environment. The role supports the Executive Baker and aligns with central operations to promote positive community relations.

The position emphasizes operating bakery equipment, following school nutrition guidelines, and daily collaboration with kitchen staff. Strong math, basic computer skills, and dependable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma.
• One year of professional work experience.
• Communicates effectively in both written and verbal form.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Packages and fills orders for each school kitchen and catering department.
• Operates all bakery equipment and performs routine equipment maintenance.
• Applies mathematics (weights, measures, and quantities) to recipes.
• Works cooperatively with other central operation employees and school kitchen staff; may manage bakery in absence of Executive Baker.
• Assists in daily clean-up, including pots and pans.
• Adapts recipes and techniques to meet National School Lunch and Breakfast program rules.
• Performs major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, storeroom, ovens, and other equipment.
• Assists with taste testing at schools and other locations.

Skills

Criminal background check

Fingerprinting

Effective communication

Self-motivated

Basic math and computer skills

Education

High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma

Tools

Bakery equipment handling

Job description

Cherry Creek School District is seeking an Assistant Baker to support the preparation of baked goods in a clean, efficient kitchen environment. The role supports the Executive Baker and aligns with central operations to promote positive community relations.

The position emphasizes operating bakery equipment, following school nutrition guidelines, and daily collaboration with kitchen staff. Strong math, basic computer skills, and dependable attendance are essential.