Baker

Salary/Position Classification

• $17.00-$21.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 40 hours per week
• This position works onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus

Purpose of Position

To produce bakery products for Dining Centers, cash operations and catering department

Duties & Responsibilities

Prepare Bakery Products

• Bake breads, cakes, pies, cookies, rolls, muffins and other desserts according to standard recipe and production schedule
• Decorate pastries and desserts
• Respond to last minute bakery requests
• Prepares fillings, icings, frostings, and glazes
• Measures and/or weighs all the ingredients for products
• Uses bakery equipment such as: automatic cookie machine, sheeter, bun rounder, deep fat fryer, mixer, oven, steam-jacket kettle, proofer, jelly pump, blast freezer, and scales

Sanitation and Safety

• Exercise proper food handling techniques used in the business
• Clean/sanitize work areas, equipment and storage areas
• Safely operate ovens, fryers and steam equipment
• Put individual bakery orders for units in designated carts

Put up bakery orders

• Wraps/bags products for serving and storage
• Identify bakery products for each operation
• Put individual bakery orders for units in designated carts

Required Competencies

• Strong interpersonal land communication skills
• Ability to stand 3-4 hours at a time
• Ability to move up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work in various temperatures
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated, needs little supervision
• Have an optimistic attitude, high degree of integrity, and a strong work ethic

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience reading, following and comprehending basic recipes and food production paper work
• Experience with Microsoft Word
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• NRS Serv Safe certification
• Experience with bakery equipment, production and quality control procedures
• Experience with large scale food service or bakery production