CulinaryArts Student Worker - Baker & Lab Tech (FWS/NFWS)
About The Position
The GCU Culinary Arts Student Worker supports on-campus baking production for GCBC and assists faculty with Culinary Lab Tech duties. This role is designed for students seeking hands-on pastry, baking, production, and operations experience while helping maintain high standards of safety, sanitation, and product quality. The student worker will prepare baked goods, assist with daily mise en place, maintain kitchen organization, support classroom lab setups, and uphold GCU’s culinary and foodservice standards. Afternoon hours, weekdays, previous bakery, restaurant, or foodservice experience preferred but not necessary.
Requirements
- Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s program or Master’s program.
- Retain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.
- Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.
- Basic baking and pastry skills; ability to follow recipes accurately, or willingness to learn.
- Understanding of kitchen sanitation and food safety practices.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
- Professional attitude and willingness to learn.
Nice To Haves
- Enrolled in GCU’s Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related program.
- Current ServSafe Food Handler or Food Safety Manager certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Previous experience in a bakery, café, production kitchen, or culinary lab preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, scale, mix, and bake pastries, cookies, muffins, breads, doughs, and other items for GCBC retail operations.
- Follow standardized recipes and portion controls to ensure consistency across campus locations.
- Label, package, and date baked goods according to GCU food safety standards.
- Monitor product quality; report issues to the Director of Culinary Arts or Production Lead.
- Maintain clean workstation and assist with end-of-shift breakdown and sanitation.
- Assist faculty with lab setup including ingredient scaling, equipment preparation, and workstation organization.
- Clean, sanitize, and reset culinary labs before and after classes.
- Maintain storage rooms, dry goods, refrigerated storage, and freezer inventory.
- Restock tools, smallwares, and ingredients as needed.
- Support equipment maintenance reporting (mixers, ovens, induction burners, etc.).
- Ensure compliance with ServSafe and GCU safety protocols.
- Assist with receiving deliveries and storing ingredients properly.
Benefits
- Hands-on pastry, baking, production, and operations experience
- Real-world production baking experience
- Skills in high-volume mise en place, prep, and workflow efficiency
- Knowledge of culinary lab operations and classroom support
- Improved knife skills, sanitation standards, and product evaluation
- Professionalism and teamwork in a foodservice environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
