Baker 2 Washington State University

Baker 2

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
June 15, 2025
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):
674M-YY_CS_NPS - Baker 2

Business Title:
Baker 2

Employee Type:
Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

Under general supervision of Dining Services Assistant Manager/Pastry Chef, responsible for the preparation of bakery products, including assigned weekend shifts and catering events. Work with management and storeroom personnel to develop proper par stock ordering levels to ensure sufficient quantities of product on hand while minimizing waste from over purchasing. Responsible for proper handling and storage of all food products. Must demonstrate judgment, integrity and commitment to quality in all items prepared. Responsible for the safe and appropriate use and care of equipment, clean up, and securing of work area at shifts end. Train and direct Food Service Worker Leads, student managers, and student employees in all production areas and serving areas as needed. Maintain records as required and direct production area. Provide quality customer service to our guests.

To support WSU's ability to attract talent in a competitive job market, this recruitment has been approved for a hiring incentive payment of up to $3,500.00. More information regarding the hiring incentive payment program can be located on the HRS website: Hiring Incentive - Human Resource Services, Washington State University (wsu.edu)

This recruitment is approved for a referral incentive for eligible WSU employees. For instructions to complete this process and eligibility visit:

Additional Information:

This is a full-time ( 100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $3,317 $4,410 | Range #38 (Steps A-M) | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation .

Required Qualifications:

• Two years of experience as a Baker or Food Service Aide with training in baking; completion of a course in baking in the military services or a vocational school may be substituted for one year of experience; OR equivalent education/experience; AND possession of a food handler's permit.
  
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Food Handler's Permit within 14 days of employment.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two to five years experience in increasingly responsible 'baker' positions.
  
• Multi-faceted baking experience.
  
• Experience in preparation of bakery items with an emphasis in hotel/restaurant style desserts.
  
• Experience leading and training employees.
  
• General knowledge of commercial grade baking equipment use, safety, and maintenance.
  

About Department/College/Area/ Campus - dining.wsu.edu

Area/College: Student Affairs
Department Name: Dining Services
Location: Pullman, WA

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload their Resume to the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

• External candidates , upload all documents in the 'Application Document' section of your application.
  
• Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) , before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday . Internal candidates, upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.
  
• Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
  
• Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
  

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
11 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: ... (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: ...; TDD Callers: ..., ...(f), or ... .

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both.

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