Vassar College
Baker - Part-time
Department: Central Dining Facility
Duration of Position: Academic year / Part time
Position Type: Service
Posting Date:
Posting Removal Date: Open Until Filled
Posting Number: 1001290
About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar is strongly committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and respect for difference. Vassar College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.
Position Summary and Responsibilities
- Follow production guidelines for departments, including but not limited to the Bakery, Catering and Commissary
- Maintain current knowledge about and apply appropriate methods of baking, cooking and food preparation
- Bake and otherwise prepare food according to recipes, brand standards, and health and safety regulations
- Evaluate food quality and preparedness by tasting
- Use correct portions when baking, preparing, and serving items
- Communicate any issues to management which could affect the service before each meal period
- Maintain production results of each meal
- Ensure food is stored at the appropriate temperature for the appropriate length of time and follows all food safety standards
- Ensure proper storage and labeling standard are maintained for all food items at their designated work stations.
- Maintain a clean, safe and sanitary work station, equipment, and utensils
- Safely operate machinery and equipment
- Report safety hazards discovered in the location to management immediately
- Separate and remove waste and place it in the appropriate receptacle
- Set up/break down work station
- Display all foods prepared in the bakery ensuring attractive presentation
- Serve bakery items to customers and answer questions about food product
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Work Environment: Most often back-of-house, some front-of-house duties during meal periods. Work is in the kitchen/bakery interacting with heated equipment, steam, loud noise, and other environmental conditions. Requires frequent lifting/transporting hot food items, working with chemicals (soaps and sanitizers), repetitive motion, standing for long periods, and other physical requirements.
Schedule:
1:00pm-8:30pm Wed. - Sat
Sunday -Tuesday off
Qualifications
Required: Basic knowledge of measurements for volume and weight of ingredients and food product. Ability to read, scale and follow recipes in English Ability to communicate effectively in English, including understanding, speaking, reading and writing. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 30 lbs, and to perform repetitive motions. Ability to walk or stand for extended time periods, up to 6 hours Ability to work with heated equipment, steam, and loud noises Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills Ability to work in a team environment Good time management skills and the ability to multi-task Minimum 6 months experience in the food service industry as a baker Willingness to work additional hours, including overtime, as available. (Overtime is assigned according to seniority guidelines.)Desired: Culinary training or degree "Serve Safe" certified Minimum 2 years experience in the food service industry as a baker
Required Applicant Documents
Optional Applicant Documents
Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply you will be required to complete the Vassar College Employment Application, and attach contact information for 3 professional references. You will have the option of attaching a cover letter and resume (Word or PDF format required). Position will remain open until filled. Inquiries may be directed to the Human Resources Office at (845) 437-5820.
For full consideration applicants should apply by:
Anticipated Start Date:
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
To Apply
All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu.
Vassar is strongly committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and respect for difference. Vassar College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.
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