"Baker 1"

Job Description

Under general direction from lead worker or supervision from food service manager or other supervisor, weighs & mixes ingredients for baked goods and bakes short breads, pastries and puddings.

• Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines;
• Weighs and mixes ingredients for baked goods and bakes basic baked goods according to production sheets and using standardized recipes, following departmental guidelines;
• Decorates cakes and rolls;
• Portions baked goods and wraps for delivery to dining areas and/or refrigerated storage;
• Responsible for accurate assistance in staging all dining hall orders;
• Cleans and sanitizes work area, utensils and equipment, reports accidents and malfunctioning equipment;
• May oversee and mentor student employees;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 mos. experience in operation of large-scale bakery equipment & baking techniques; or equivalent;
• Skill in bakery equipment operation; preparation of standard large-scale bakery products;
• Ability to understand system of procedures;
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form;
• Ability to work independently or with others;
• Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community;
• Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of bakery tools & equipment;
• Ability to read & write common vocabulary in sentence structure;
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals & percentages;
• Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems;
• Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures;
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.;
• Exposed to hot ovens, extreme temperatures, and sharp utensils;
• Ability to stand 8 hours/day;
• Successful completion of a test may be required;
• Established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Cake decorating, developed after employment.

Department

Culinary Services