Bakery Assistant
College of the Holy Cross
Full Time
JREQ-000549
At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect-one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus.
The role of bakery assistant involves preparing ingredients, combining mixtures, and baking a variety of products such as bread and pastries while under the guidance of the Pastry Chef. Responsibilities encompass maintaining cleanliness of tools, machinery and workspaces, restocking supplies, and packaging in accordance with sanitation standards. An essential aspect of this position includes demonstrating meticulous attention to detail, effective time management capabilities, and precise adherence to recipes within a high-volume work setting.
DAYS & HOURS:
Holy Cross Dining staff are considered Emergency Essential Personnel and are required to report during times of inclement weather. Must be flexible. Schedule may change depending on the needs of the department.
CURRENT SCHEDULE: Tuesday - Saturday / 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS POSITION
This position reports directly to the Pastry Chef
- Handles, mixes, and bakes raw ingredients to produce baked breads, rolls, cakes, pies, pastries and other desserts for students and guests following established practices and Methods. Baking for all locations on campus, including catering and retail operations.
- Ensures that breakfast, lunch, and dinner desserts are prepared and delivered to the dining hall prior to the start of the meal period and documented on the bakery production log.
- Participates in recipe ideation and development with the Pastry Chef by collaborating, creating, testing, and improving recipes
- Follows and oversees that all recipes, production, and service records are in compliance with standardized sanitation and safety practices.
- Operates Electric Mixers, Fryers, Roll Cutters, Hand-cutters, Mixing tools, pots, pans and other standard baking equipment.
- Operate Baking Ovens and Proof Boxes
- Adhere to all safety and sanitation practices in accordance with the city health code
- Perform other similar or related duties as required or requested.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION
- Associates degree in Occupational Studies / Baking and Pastry Arts highly preferred
- Experience in professional baking required
- Experience is baking for large volume dining preferred
- Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and 100 with assistance
- ServSafe Food Safety Certification or training is required. If training is not up-to-date, training/certification must be completed upon 3-6 months from date of hire.
- Food allergy training is essential and prior experience in special food allergy meal preparation is preferred. If a candidate does not have prior experience, the necessary training must be completed upon hiring.
- Excellent customer service and appropriate communication skills are needed in order to provide a welcoming, professional and safe environment for students and guests.
Salary: The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 per hour.
