Sr. Baker

Position Information

Posting Number CS02146 Job Title Sr. Baker Position Number 410 FTE FLSA Pay Rate Salary Range $47,350 - $51,514 Pay Grade Level Grade 315 Position Type Professional Staff Union C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint) Status Full-time, Calendar Year, Permanent Restriction or Limitation Reason End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department Information

Department Dining Central Operations Contact(s)

Jenna Visinho

Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Human Resources

University of Rhode Island

Contact Phone/Extension ... Contact Email ... Physical Demands

At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.

Campus Location Kingston Building(s)

Bakeshop

Grant Funded Extension Contingent on Funding Date Extension Contingency Notes Duties and Responsibilities

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for and to supervise the operation of a large institutional bakery or to work under a baker of higher rank in the operation of a very large pastry bakery such as located at the Central Food Processing Plant of the Department of Social Welfare. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior; work is reviewed upon completion for quality of product. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises and instructs bakery personnel of lower rank. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: To be responsible for and supervise the mixing, scaling, dividing, shaping, filling, baking, frying, glazing, icing and decorating of breads, cakes and pastry; or, the preparation of other dessert in a large institutional bakery or at the Central Food Processing Plant. Instructs or assists subordinates in pastry, ice cream or other dessert manufacturing with the use of large automated equipment such as may be found at the Central Food Processing Plant in the Department of Social Welfare. To be responsible for the operation of a large automated manufacturing unit in the absence of a baker of higher rank. To requisition needed material and supplies. To be responsible for the sanitation of the area including daily care and upkeep of all bakery equipment. To keep records and make reports. To do related work as required.

Required Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the methods and materials used in large-scale baking operations including baking time, oven temperatures, shortenings, flavors, methods of mixing and use of modern bakery equipment; a thorough knowledge of the types and grades of baking ingredients; a working knowledge of the reactions of flour and dough to temperature and humidity and a working knowledge of fermentation as applied to the production of bread and rolls; a working knowledge of the steps to take to remedy or prevent bread molds and other similar conditions; the ability to plan, layout and supervise the work of others engaged in the production of a variety of baked goods, such as bread, rolls, biscuits, pastries and cakes and the manufacture of ice cream; the ability to follow formulas and modify them to meet changing conditions; the ability to operate bakery equipment; skill in preparing a variety of standard breads, cakes and pastries on a volume scale; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through: completion of eight school grades; and EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through employment as a baker or pastry cook in a bakery, an institution or a hotel in which general baking is done on a large scale. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Work Hours

Flexible Schedule; details will be discussed during interview

Work hours and days off will vary during J-Term and Spring Break

Posting Date 07/29/2025 Closing Date 08/07/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants

Full-Time, 40 hrs., Calendar Year

A generous benefits package including a tuition waiver for CCRI, RIC, and URI for the successful candidate, spouse, and dependents (if applicable) based on current education. paid time off, paid state holidays, and a mandatory retirement plan are also available in addition to many other types of benefits.

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The University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer

This search process is subject to applicable bargaining unit agreements and procedures

The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment criminal background report paid for by the University.

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