University of Massachusetts Amherst-posted 2 months ago
$17 - $21/Yr
Amherst, MA
11-50 employees
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

The Bakery Assistant (Departmental Assistant) prepares baked goods such as bread, rolls and pastries; decorates cakes and other baked goods; operates equipment such as bread slicers, mixers and ovens; and inspects baking ingredients for spoilage. This is a temporary, unbenefited position.

  • Prepares baked goods by assembling utensils and ingredients; weighing and measuring ingredients; rolling, cutting and shaping dough for rolls, bread and pastries; filling molds and pans with prepared food; placing and removing trays and pans from oven; mixing fillings, icing, glazes and other toppings and ingredients for bread, rolls, pastries and other baked goods.
  • Decorates cakes and other baked goods with icing and adds fillings to various pastries.
  • Operates equipment such as bread slicers, large and small mixers and fryolators according to standard procedures to facilitate the baking process.
  • Inspects baking ingredients such as flour, sugar and shortening to detect spoilage.
  • Cuts, bags, and wraps baked goods and places food in carts or trucks for delivery to other locations.
  • Performs related duties such as cleaning and/or sterilizing equipment and work areas.
  • Ability to read and interpret weights and measures tables.
  • Ability to calculate percentages, ratios and proportions.
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
  • Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, policies, and procedures governing the operation of the Auxiliary Enterprises Bake Shop.
  • Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
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