Baker Gustavus Adolphus College

Baker
Dining Service

Description

JOB SUMMARY: Gustavus Dining Service is seeking a talented and dependable Baker to join our year-round culinary team. This position plays a key role in preparing a variety of high-quality baked goods for our campus community, including scratch-made breads, pastries, desserts, and specialty items. The Baker also helps mentor student workers and contributes to a collaborative, creative, and fast-paced kitchen environment. If you enjoy early mornings, working with your hands, and bringing joy through food, this is the role for you!

Employment Type: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Non-exempt (Hourly), Benefits-Eligible

Pay Rate: $15.50-16.50 per hour

Typical Schedule: 5:00am-1:30pm (flexible to start earlier), Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends, and as needed for special events (Thanksgiving, Reunion Weekend, Graduation, etc.).

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare a variety of baked goods, including but not limited to: breads, donuts, pizza crusts, cookies, cakes, pies, bars, and seasonal or specialty items.
• Decorate baked items using a variety of techniques including piping, glazing, icing, and airbrushing.
• Assist in developing and testing original recipes in collaboration with the Lead Baker and culinary team.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient bakery workspace that meets health and safety standards.
• Work alongside and mentor college student employees, helping build their skills and confidence in a professional kitchen setting.
• Assist with inventory management and daily production planning as needed.

Prerequisites

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least six months of baking experience in a high-volume dining service, bakery, restaurant, or similar setting.
• Strong attention to detail, creativity, and a passion for baking.
• Ability to follow recipes and production timelines while maintaining food safety and quality standards.
• Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Gustavus offers competitive and comprehensive benefits which include:

• Medical insurance (which includes access to Nice Healthcare) as well as dental, vision, and life insurance
• Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns
• Onsite health services
• Free parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilities
• Paid parental leave
• Employer contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment)
• Tuition scholarships for dependents
• Tuition benefit plan for employees and spouse
• 13 paid Holidays + generous PTO plan
• One free meal during shift in the Market Place

Application Procedures: To apply for this position, please continue the process on our website, www.gustavus.edu/humanresources/employment to complete the online application and submit your resume, if available.

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Click on the following link to learn more about Gustavus's campus-wide commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation's leading private liberal arts colleges serving approximately 2,000 students. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs, Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota only one hour southwest of the Twin Cities.

Contact

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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2025

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