Baker II

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, supervises and participates in the large-scale production of bakery goods and in the sanitation of baking equipment and facilities. This role involves preparing doughs, baking various items like bread, rolls, cakes, cookies, and desserts, and preparing icings, toppings, and sauces. The Baker II also estimates bakery needs, requisitions supplies, and trains personnel in the operation of baking machinery. Maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety is crucial.

Requirements

One year of experience as Baker I or outside experience comparable thereto.
Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards for large scale bakery operation.
Ability to read, write and follow instruction.
Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting (50 pounds), bending, stooping for prolonged periods.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic skills, i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole and fractional numbers, count and decimal systems.
Ability to convert standard unit recipes to desired quantity of product.
Ability to maintain records of quantities of ingredients used and volume of production.
Knowledge of scratch and gourmet baking.
Ability to train, assign, delegate work to others.
Knowledge of methods and techniques used in large scale bakery operations.
Knowledge and care of food service equipment.
Ability to provide on the job training in food preparation to lower level employees.

Nice To Haves

Experience with commercial, institutional, or high-volume bakery operations
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, regulatory compliance in large scale food service environments.
Experience providing guidance, direction, and delegating work
Experience with packing, loading, and checking customer orders

Responsibilities

Supervises and participates in the preparation of doughs and in the baking of bread, rolls, muffins, biscuits and similar items.
Supervises and bakes cakes, cookies, cobblers, pies, puddings, doughnuts, and other desserts.
Supervises and prepares icings, toppings, fillings and sauces for baked goods.
Prepares recipes for mixing of doughs.
Estimates bakery needs and requisitions and maintains adequate supplies for baking operation.
Trains personnel in the operation of baking machinery such as scales, dough mixers, bread molds, proof boxes, fryers and ovens.
Maintains maximum standards of sanitation and safety.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.