Position Title:Baker I
Job Group:Merit
Required Minimum Qualifications:- Ability to read, write and follow directions.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working in a bakery, patisserie, or food service setting
One year of experience in an institutional or commercial bakery, preparing baked goods in a high-volume environment
Experience with packing, loading, and verifying customer orders for accuracy and quality
Job Description:
Join the bakery team at Iowa State University as a Baker I and start your mornings early with a job that keeps you moving!
Schedule:
+ Monday-Friday from 3:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
+ No weekends required!
+ 11-month Appointment
You’ll work with a close-knit crew to prepare fresh dough and assist with a variety of baked goods for campus dining. From mixing and portioning dough to operating large-scale bakery equipment, you’ll play a key role in keeping production running smoothly. Once the dough is ready for the day, you’ll jump in to help with other bakery tasks; cleaning and maintaining equipment are also an important part of the role. Under direct supervision, produces all types of baked goods, using standardized recipes and performs other related preparation and sanitation duties as required.
What You’ll Do:
+ Prepare dough for bagels and pizzas using commercial baking equipment.
+ Assist with making other baked goods, including bars, cupcakes, and desserts.
+ Help maintain a clean and organized bakery space while handling ingredients and equipment.
+ Work with a team that values hard work, learning, and having fun.
See the ISU bakery in action:
+ BEHIND THE SCENES (http://youtu.be/ASawvZsPcuw?feature=shared)
Openings in the bakery are rare, making it a great opportunity for someone eager to grow in a hands-on bakery environment and be a part of a phenomenal team. Apply today!
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
+ Prepares dough and bakes bread, rolls, biscuits, muffins and similar items.
+ Prepares and bakes cakes, cookies, cobblers, pies, puddings, doughnuts, and other desserts.
+ Prepares icings, toppings, fillings and sauces for baked goods.
+ Operates baking machines and equipment such as scales, dough mixers, molders, proof boxes, ovens, fryers and bread slicers.
+ Cleans bakery and baking equipment and machinery.
+ Notifies supervisor of food and supplies needed.
+ Maintains maximum standards of sanitation and safety.
+ Assists in training and assist directing the work of food service workers, students and other employees assigned to the bakery area.
+ Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
+ Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards for large scale bakery operation.
+ Ability to read, write and follow instruction.
+ Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting (50 pounds), bending, stooping for prolonged periods.
+ Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
+ Knowledge of basic arithmetic skills, i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole and fractional numbers, count and decimal systems.
+ Ability to convert standard unit recipes to desired quantity of product.
+ Ability to maintain simple records of quantities of ingredients used and volume of production.
+ Ability to provide on the job training in food preparation to lower level employees.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:11 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:0004a
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application.
Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
+ Resume
+ Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
+ Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
+ Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
+ Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
+ Life insurance and long-term disability
+ Flexible Spending Accounts
+ Various voluntary benefits and discounts
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: February 21, 2025
Posting Close Date:March 2, 2025
Job Requisition Number:R16472
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive?land-grant?mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
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All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .
If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
