Weekend Baker: Fresh Pastries & Flexible Shifts

Sodexo; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Benefits package (PTO, medical, dental

Tuition reimbursement

401k

Shift meals/allowances

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Baker to join our team at Liberty University. This role involves preparing baked goods from scratch, following recipes, and maintaining high quality standards in taste and presentation.

Shifts are weekend mornings, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available. Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and up to 1 year of related experience; pastry experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• 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 bakery experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sodexo is hiring a Baker to join our team at Liberty University. This role involves preparing baked goods from scratch, following recipes, and maintaining high quality standards in taste and presentation.

Shifts are weekend mornings, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available. Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and up to 1 year of related experience; pastry experience is preferred.