Come join UGA and its incredible team and showcase your incredible baking skills as a Baker in one of our dining halls!
Position Title: Baker
MUST APPLY HERE: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/500676
About Dining Services at the University of Georgia: Dining Services at the University of Georgia is dedicated to offering a wide variety of high-quality, nutritious dining options to the University of Georgia community. We pride ourselves on our award-winning programs, which feature both traditional and contemporary food options made with fresh, high quality ingredients. Our mission is to foster a sense of community and engagement through our dining programs, promoting sustainability, wellness, and cultural diversity. Our exceptional team of chefs, nutritionists, and hospitality professionals’ work together to create innovative dining experiences that cater to the needs and preferences of our diverse community. Join us and make a difference by contributing to a memorable and enjoyable UGA dining experience!
Position Summary: This role offers you the chance to showcase your expertise by baking a delightful variety of pastries and breads while maintaining the highest standards of quality and quantity. Beyond baking, you will also provide guidance and supervision to food service workers involved in baking activities and equipment cleaning. As a Baker 1, your commitment to superior quality standards and efficient teamwork is crucial. If you possess an unwavering passion for baking, the ability to adapt standard recipes, and a natural inclination to lead and mentor, we invite you to join our team and make an indelible mark on our bakery operations.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Determines amount of breads, pastries to be baked each day from the number of persons to be fed or from a production order; assign tasks to helpers; prepares records of ingredient consumption and pastry output.
- Weighs and mixes ingredients; prepares dough and bakes rolls, cornbread, doughnuts, muffins, biscuits, pies, cakes and cookies; prepares icings and decorates cakes. Operates baking equipment and machinery such as mixers, moldings, scales and ovens; services equipment and reports repair needs.
- May requisition supplies; keeps records of formulas used in baking. May supervise and instruct food service workers in baking and cleaning activities
- Performs related work as assigned by management.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
- Ability to adapt standard recipes as requested by variations in quantities.
Physical Demands
- Move loads up to 50 lbs, unloading and stocking products;
- Perform push/pull activity with products weighing up to 30 lbs;
- Perform duties with repetitive motion of wrists, arm, and shoulder, possess hand and finger coordination;
- Reach, climb, balance, crouch, twist, crawl, and kneel;
- Work in noisy, hot/cold environments with chemicals, cleaning equipment, dust, fumes, and odors; and
- Work long hours standing, and under conditions of high temperature.
Why Work with Us? As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. We’re committed to fostering a culture of learning and growth, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Come join our award-winning team and make a positive impact on the University of Georgia community! Apply now and start your journey with us.
EEO Policy: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
