Baker I - Dining Services

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

22h • 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 8:30am to 5pm shift. May include some weekends or irregular hours during busy times. Once fully trained you may have option of being on a 5am-1:30pm shift. This position has been deemed essential as addressed in the University of Wyoming’s Employee Handbook. Employees in essential positions may be required to work during emergency closures and winter closures based on the nature of their job duties and the reasons for the closure.

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 work spaces.
• 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 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% 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