Baker I - Dining Services

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JOB TITLE:

Baker I - Dining Services

JOB PURPOSE:

Perform entry-level baking tasks and assist with kitchen operations under direct supervision, ensuring quality, safety, and cleanliness in all areas of production.

*This position has a specific scheduled time Monday - Friday 3:00AM to 11:30AM shift during training. Once fully trained this position will be Tuesday - Saturday 3:00AM to 11:30AM shift. May include some weekends or irregular hours during busy times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Preparation and Set-up:

• Follow work orders to prepare pans and baking equipment, including greasing, or lining pans and transporting them to workstations.
• Weigh and measure ingredients as per recipes and prepare ovens for baking.
• Prepare orders and ensure accurate inventory setup for daily operations (cash-op, EBB, campus carry-out, and catering).
• Label and organize the baking production schedule to maintain efficiency.

Baking and Serving:

• Operate ovens and other baking equipment, ensuring safe practices and clean workspaces.
• Display baked goods properly, label them clearly, and ensure they are stored at correct temperatures for service.
• Assist in basic baking techniques, including dough mixing, kneading, shaping, and cutting, while following safety and sanitation protocols.
• Package and prepare items for the next day's orders.

Cleaning and Maintenance:

• Regularly clean and sanitize the workstation, equipment, and utensils.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness by following proper food safety standards and cleaning schedules.
• Assist with the maintenance of storage areas, such as walk-in coolers and freezers.

Equipment and Inventory:

• Notify supervisors when supplies are running low.
• Report any malfunctioning equipment to supervisors and maintain safe use of all tools and machinery.

Teamwork:

• Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff, maintaining a sense of urgency while ensuring quality.
• Be open to learning and adapting to new baking methods and products

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational goals and objectives.
• Attend and participate in training and other personal professional development activities.
• Assist with determining ingredient quantities necessary to fill specific food service orders.
• Prepare baked goods for delivery by arranging products in proper containers, count and load goods onto caddies for delivery.
• Assist in the preparation of made-to-order items including special frosting, icing and decoration of bakery goods.

COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Quantity of work
• Quality orientation
• Safety awareness
• Technical

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: No prior experience required; training provided

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Work independently and on a team well
• Great time management skills, and capable of multi-tasking
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to follow instructions accurately
• Basic math skills
• Dependable and accountable

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application.

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 9/9/2026 will receive full consideration.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.

This position has been deemed essential as addressed in the University of Wyoming's Employee Handbook. Employees in essential positions may be required to work during emergency closures and winter closures based on the nature of their job duties and the reasons for the closure.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie's beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/



Job Identification: 262439
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Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 16 & Gibbon, University, WY, 82071, US
Posted Salary Range: $34,272.00
Schedule (Hours Per Week): 40
Travel: No

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