"Baker 1 - 9 month"

Baker 1 - 9 month
Millersville University

Department: Dining and Catering Services
Nature of Position: Permanent, Full-time

Job Summary/Basic Function

About the position:
This position will perform a variety of specialized baking tasks involving the use of chemical leavening agents in the preparation of such items as cakes, pies, and cookies. Work Includes mixing, proofing, and baking yeast products. The employee may function as a lead worker by assigning routine tasks to food service workers or student help. Work is performed under the direction of a first level supervisor and is reviewed in progress and upon completion according to quality and quantity requirements.

Join Our Team at Millersville University!
Position Salary: $18.46/per hour
Plus a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and future:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans - Choose from two excellent options
• Tuition Waiver - Invest in your education or your family’s
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick leave, and holidays to recharge
• Full Benefits Summary(PDF)

Why Millersville?
Nestled in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University is a proud member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. We’re known for:

• Strong student-faculty connections
• 70+ undergraduate and 24 graduate programs
• A stunning campus and vibrant community
• Outstanding job placement for graduates

With over 66,000 alumni across the globe, our impact is far-reaching—and growing.

Our Mission & Values:
At Millersville, we live by our EPPIIC values of Exploration, Public Mission, Professionalism, Inclusion, Integrity, and Compassion.
We are deeply committed to Inclusive Excellence—creating a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We believe diversity is a strength, and we actively seek individuals who bring unique perspectives and experiences to our community.

Equal Opportunity for All:
Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Measure, weigh, mix, and bake chemically leavened products such as cakes, pies, cookies, brownies, cornbread, biscuits, rolls, dough for pies and cobblers according to standardized recipes. Slice and drop cookies. Ice and glaze cakes, cookies, and sweet rolls.
• Measure, weigh, mix, divide, proof, retard, mold and shape and bake yeast-leavened products such as bread dinner rolls, doughnuts, and pizza crust according to standardized recipes.
• Mix fruit and cream fillings.
• Fill cream puffs, doughnuts, éclairs, and turnovers according to standardized recipes.
• Operate baking equipment such as scales, mixers, sheeters, proof boxes and ovens.
• Responsible for directing bake shop activity in the absence of Supervisor 1.
• Check student dessert line and replenish desserts before leaving for the night.
• Shut down all equipment and lock all coolers and storage before leaving for the evening.
• Decorate with various piping tips, such as star tips, leaf tips, rose petal tips and round tips.
• All other duties as assigned.

SAFETY

• Work safely by using Personal Protective Equipment, maintaining equipment, following safety procedures and policies, etc.
• Leave the work area clean and functional at the end of shift
• Be aware of and report any potential safety hazards to supervisor or management immediately
• Cooperate with safety investigations and audits
• Attend safety training sessions and maintain licenses, certifications, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • Modern methods, materials, practices, and procedures used in quantity baking.
  • Baking safety standards necessary to prevent accidents.
  • Proper care and use of modern baking equipment.
  • Types and qualities of baking ingredients.
  • Proper methods used in storing baked goods.
• Experience:
  • Preparing ingredients.
  • Baking on a quantity basis.
  • reading and interpreting recipes.
  • performing recipe extensions.
  • operating modern bakery equipment.
  • decorating cakes.
• Basic math skills for recipe and quantity control.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diverse student populations.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of written and demonstrated practical test (cake decorating).
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in pastry/baking.

Job Description

Essential Functions
Please Note: These duties are to be performed with or without an accommodation. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Ability to:
  • Work in person on campus.
  • Lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
  • Move over 50 lbs. or less using standard food service industry carts.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to read ingredient lists, recipes, baking instructions, service & presentation directions, and labels.
• Understanding of written directions.
• Understanding of verbal directions.
• Work as a member of a bakery team.
• Familiarity with baking terminology, baking instructions, baking equipment, sanitation, and bakery safety.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/14179