Baker (Full Time)
About The Position
The Baker prepares baked goods according to recipes and production specifications at Radford University. This full-time role primarily works early morning shifts. Prior baking experience is preferred. The position pays $16.25 per hour, and applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until openings are filled. The role involves baking breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and other pastries; supporting production planning; following approved recipes and food safety standards; tracking production and shortages; and maintaining food quality, presentation, serving temperatures, equipment, and work areas. Bakers interact with customers, address complaints, communicate concerns to supervisors, and complete assigned shift work in a timely manner. Work periods may be affected by school breaks, when work may be reduced or unavailable and unpaid; business needs may also require year-round work, potentially at another location.
Requirements
- Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Prior baking experience.
Responsibilities
- Bake breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and other pastries according to production and catering sheets.
- Assist with production planning to meet daily requirements.
- Prepare food using approved recipes, production standards, and proper equipment.
- Help complete production records, including waste tracking, used and unused portions, and product shortages; notify the supervisor when supplies are low.
- Maintain proper presentation, food quality, portion control, and serving temperatures.
- Maintain sanitation and orderliness of equipment, supplies, and utensils in the work area.
- Handle food appropriately and follow safety regulations during preparation and service.
- Thoroughly clean equipment and the workstation before moving to other assignments; keep display equipment clean and free of debris.
- Interact with customers and resolve complaints in a friendly, customer-service-oriented manner.
- Relay relevant customer concerns to supervisors.
- Keep up with peak production and service calmly, accurately, and efficiently.
- Check that food is presented, served, and displayed according to standards.
- Follow sanitation and safety principles when handling food and equipment, including corporate and OSHA standards.
- Complete assigned shift work in a timely and thorough manner according to department standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Opportunities for training and development
- Retirement plan
- Associate shopping program
- Health and wellness programs
- Discount marketplace
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Voluntary benefits, including critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and choice auto and home program
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
