Student Baker (AY 26-27 902306)

Middlebury College • Middlebury, VT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Support retail food operations by preparing high-quality baked goods in a safe, efficient, and consistent manner. This role contributes directly to customer satisfaction, product availability, and overall food service quality. This is a student position that pays $16.75/hr.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of baking techniques or willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and detailed instructions with precision.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Reliability and punctuality, including early morning or evening availability as needed.
• Ability to adhere to food safety and sanitation standards (ServSafe certification preferred but not required).
• Physical ability to meet job demands as outlined below.
• Ability to lift 10–20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to lift and store items above waist level on a regular basis.
• Ability to push and pull loads up to 150 pounds frequently (e.g., ingredient bins, racks, transport carts).
• Ability to stand for extended periods during shifts in a production kitchen environment.
• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and repetitive manual motions required for food preparation tasks.
• Ability to perform a high volume of manual tasks and safely operate a variety of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Work is conducted in a fast-paced kitchen environment with exposure to heat, noise, and food production equipment.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check may be required in accordance with college policy.
• Unless restricted by certain visa status, all students with an active status for the semester are eligible for jobs on campus.
• Students on leave or withdrawn are not eligible to work in student employment positions until the semester in which they return.
• If you are currently withdrawn or on leave you are eligible to be employed in staff positions.
• Some may be restricted due to financial aid status.
• International students (non-resident aliens) may not work off campus unless they have applied for and received work authorization from the United States government. (An F-1 visa does not give work authorization.)
• Off campus work study positions are available only to U.S. citizens on financial aid with a federal work study component.
• Students are not eligible to work remotely from International locations.
• All student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours per week in on campus jobs during the academic year (this includes exam periods).
• The only exception is when there is a full week when school is not in session. Specifically: February recess, Spring recess, and full weeks of December or summer recess.
• During these time periods only, students can work up to 40 hours per week.
• Visa restrictions prohibit international students from exceeding 20 hours of work per academic calendar week.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cookies, and other baked goods to support Retail Food operations.
• Assemble baked items daily for transport and delivery to retail and dining units, ensuring all products include accurate ingredient labeling.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, including equipment, ovens, counters, and floors, in compliance with food safety standards.
• Research, develop, and introduce new cookies/baked goods.
• Compile and distribute accurate ingredient lists for all products, ensuring compliance with allergen identification and communication requirements.
• Provide the receiver/manager with detailed and timely order lists for Bake Shop inventory needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental operations and uphold Dining Services’ mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed