Baker I - Dining Services

University of Wyoming • University, WY

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Perform entry-level baking tasks and assist with kitchen operations under direct supervision, ensuring quality, safety, and cleanliness in all areas of production. This position has a specific scheduled time Monday - Friday 3:00AM to 11:30AM shift during training. Once fully trained this position will be Tuesday - Saturday 3:00AM to 11:30AM shift. May include some weekends or irregular hours during busy times.

Requirements

• No prior experience required; training provided

Nice To Haves

• Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Work independently and on a team well
• Great time management skills, and capable of multi-tasking
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to follow instructions accurately
• Basic math skills
• Dependable and accountable

Responsibilities

• Follow work orders to prepare pans and baking equipment, including greasing, or lining pans and transporting them to workstations.
• Weigh and measure ingredients as per recipes and prepare ovens for baking.
• Prepare orders and ensure accurate inventory setup for daily operations (cash-op, EBB, campus carry-out, and catering).
• Label and organize the baking production schedule to maintain efficiency.
• Operate ovens and other baking equipment, ensuring safe practices and clean workspaces.
• Display baked goods properly, label them clearly, and ensure they are stored at correct temperatures for service.
• Assist in basic baking techniques, including dough mixing, kneading, shaping, and cutting, while following safety and sanitation protocols.
• Package and prepare items for the next day’s orders.
• Regularly clean and sanitize the workstation, equipment, and utensils.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness by following proper food safety standards and cleaning schedules.
• Assist with the maintenance of storage areas, such as walk-in coolers and freezers.
• Notify supervisors when supplies are running low.
• Report any malfunctioning equipment to supervisors and maintain safe use of all tools and machinery.
• Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff, maintaining a sense of urgency while ensuring quality.
• Be open to learning and adapting to new baking methods and products.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational goals and objectives.
• Attend and participate in training and other personal professional development activities.
• Assist with determining ingredient quantities necessary to fill specific food service orders.
• Prepare baked goods for delivery by arranging products in proper containers, count and load goods onto caddies for delivery.
• Assist in the preparation of made-to-order items including special frosting, icing and decoration of bakery goods.

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 15.19% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.93%, totaling 19.12% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs .
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed