Bakery Assistant

College of the Holy Cross•Worcester, MA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of bakery assistant involves preparing ingredients, combining mixtures, and baking a variety of products such as bread and pastries while under the guidance of the Pastry Chef. Responsibilities encompass maintaining cleanliness of tools, machinery and workspaces, restocking supplies, and packaging in accordance with sanitation standards. An essential aspect of this position includes demonstrating meticulous attention to detail, effective time management capabilities, and precise adherence to recipes within a high-volume work setting.

Requirements

Associates degree in Occupational Studies / Baking and Pastry Arts highly preferred
Experience in professional baking required
Experience is baking for large volume dining preferred
Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and 100 with assistance
ServSafe Food Safety Certification or training is required. If training is not up-to-date, training/certification must be completed upon 3-6 months from date of hire.
Food allergy training is essential and prior experience in special food allergy meal preparation is preferred. If a candidate does not have prior experience, the necessary training must be completed upon hiring.
Initial training will include a review of information, departmental responsibilities and a recap of the Food Allergy Program.
Excellent customer service and appropriate communication skills are needed in order to provide a welcoming, professional and safe environment for students and guests.
Upon hiring the following additional training must be completed on a yearly basis: Title IX harassment training, Security awareness training.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Bakery operation
Willingness to learn new bakery concepts

Responsibilities

Handles, mixes, and bakes raw ingredients to produce baked breads, rolls, cakes, pies, pastries and other desserts for students and guests following established practices and Methods.
Baking for all locations on campus, including catering and retail operations.
Ensures that breakfast, lunch, and dinner desserts are prepared and delivered to the dining hall prior to the start of the meal period and documented on the bakery production log.
Participates in recipe ideation and development with the Pastry Chef by collaborating, creating, testing, and improving recipes.
Follows and oversees that all recipes, production, and service records are in compliance with standardized sanitation and safety practices.
Operates Electric Mixers, Fryers, Roll Cutters, Hand-cutters, Mixing tools, pots, pans and other standard baking equipment.
Operate Baking Ovens and Proof Boxes.
Adhere to all safety and sanitation practices in accordance with the city health code.
Perform other similar or related duties as required or requested.
All documentation is recorded accurately and timely.
Follow all chemical guidelines according to the Material Safety Data Sheets.
Superior customer service and communications skills are needed to provide a welcoming, friendly and professional manner to all of our guests.
Offer training/support to co-workers, staff and students where applicable.
Follow all verbal and written instructions from managers/supervisors.
All staff are considered to be emergency essential personnel and are required to report during times of inclement weather.
Schedule flexibility is important, you need to be aware of the academic calendar and special event dates.
We will/may adjust schedules due to events on campus.
Be innovative as it pertains to your position.
Be comfortable sharing your suggestions and ideas for process or work improvements.
Comply with all safety and risk management practices, policies and procedures.
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced food service environment.
Ability to communicate with guests, co-workers and other members of the college community with professionalism and respect.
Be sure to know and come to work each day with our department’s core values in mind.
Must adhere to the uniform standard as it applies to your position.