Baker

Great Western Dining Service • Lincoln, NE

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Western Dining at our Southeast Community College - Lincoln location is looking for a skilled and passionate Baker to prepare a wide range of baked goods including breads, pastries, cookies, and specialty items. The ideal candidate will have experience in baking techniques, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and cleanliness. This role requires early morning shifts and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• One two years as a baker or a bakery background preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; formal culinary or baking training preferred.
• Knowledge of yeasts and other pre-ferments encouraged.
• Must be customer service oriented and enjoy working in a student-oriented environment.
• Must be dependable and reliable.
• The ability to make desserts from scratch.
• Experienced in production line baking or food processing.
• Must be knowledgeable about proper food handling and safety guidelines.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to perform simple mathematical calculations and follow directions for equipment and recipe production.
• Continuous walking and other means of mobility
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing up to 75 pounds without assistance.
• Stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time.

Nice To Haves

• Formal culinary or baking training preferred.
• Knowledge of yeasts and other pre-ferments encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for producing standard baked goods such as cakes, cookies, biscuits, muffins and various types of puddings
• Assist in developing new recipes and menu items when applicable.
• Unload, clean and operate mixers
• Maintains all daily production, sanitation sheets and applicable forms to ensure all procedures are met
• Assists with cleaning the kitchen and maintaining a sanitary work area
• Meet or exceed all established HACCP sanitation and safety standards
• Work collaboratively with other kitchen or bakery staff to meet production deadlines.
• Other duties as required & assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED