Job Description

The part-time baker works closely with other bakery staff to prepare and serve desserts

for the main dining hall, retail outlets and catering events. Monitors dessert inventory levels, and makes adjustments with the guidance of the pastry chef. Bakers interact positively with students, staff and faculty. Cleans and sanitizes bakery equipment between uses and at end of day. Communicates pertinent information to the next shift, and supervisors when necessary.

This position is 1300 annual hours.

Primary Duties:

1. Accurately read, understand, and complete recipes as directed
2. Ensure quality taste and appearance of product
3. Follow printed and verbal instructions
4. Properly handle food items according to safety standards
5. Follow accurate record keeping and labeling procedures
6. Use proper cleaning and sanitation methods
7. Correctly label baked goods and store appropriately
8. Must obtain ServSafe certification and Allergen ServSafe certification within 1 year

Secondary Duties:

1. Provide input to develop new recipes
2. Keep production logs and tracking sheets up to date
3. Attend department meetings and training sessions as scheduled
4. Give direction to students making sure they follow procedures as outlined
5. Maintain reliable attendance
6. Other duties as assigned

Critical Operating Practices

This position requires the following of the incumbent:

• Consistent demonstration of the highest standards of personal integrity
• A commitment to cultural intelligence and developing strong inter-cultural engagement skills
• Productive efforts toward the achievement of department goals and the University’s strategic plan
• Consistent engagement in the communication process, actively seeking to make sure that priorities and initiatives, as well as changes are communicated abundantly
• Consistent efforts to foster a work environment that is rooted in Christian values
• Integration of Christian faith into daily work

Compliance

Employees must comply with the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which includes, but is not limited to, safety glasses, chemical splash goggles, protective footwear, gloves (mechanical, chemical resistant, electrical, cut-resistant), face shields, hearing protection, protective clothing, etc. Requirements for use of PPE are communicated in the Safety Manual, Section 25; by supervision; in area safety rules; in machine and process procedures; and by posted signage. In addition, if a task exists with an inherent potential hazard but the use of PPE has not been identified, employees are encouraged to use the appropriate PPE to protect against the hazard.

Education Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

Education Preferred

N/A

Experience Required

None

Experience Preferred

Prior Foodservice experience

Skills, Characteristics Required

• Detail oriented
• Ability to keep an organized workspace
• Neat and clean appearance
• Time management skills
• Positive team attitude
• Basic math skills for scaling recipes
• Availability to work various shifts as business dictates
• Cake decorating skills or willingness to learn

Special Working Conditions

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be mentally and physically able to perform all essential job functions which require walking, standing, pushing, pulling and lifting. This position is essential; employees providing essential services must report to work as scheduled by their supervisor in the event of an emergency closing or delay.

Driving Requirements

N/A

Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.