Baker - The Commons

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Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Responsible for creating, preparing and improving recipes for baked goods such as pastries, breads, and plated desserts. Assists in overseeing and/or instructing Assistant Baker in baking and cleaning equipment and facilities. Ensures quality controls and recipe standardization are in compliance with approved standards. Monitors and enforces food sanitization and safety standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensures proper training, knowledge and compliance with recipes and standards
2. Preps and properly prepares ingredients for use following proper food handling and safety guidelines
3. Arranges presentations of desserts, platters and pastry products
4. Maintains levels of daily production assignments
5. Ensures food quality through tasting
6. Maintains and operates equipment according to approved safety standards
7. Reports issues with production, equipment, personnel or products to management
8. Maintains daily sanitation standards and logs per established guidelines
9. Determines amount and types of items and supplies required for food preparation
10. Completes food temperature checks before service and as needed per established guidelines
11. Accepts ownership and responsibility for success of pastry shop and team
12. Stores food properly and safely, following established guidelines marking the date and item, etc.
13. At the direction of leadership, acts as a lead in the absence of the lead role

Educational Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent
Other Required Qualifications
ServSafe certified or obtains certification within twelve (12) months of hire
Required Experience
One (1) year of experience working in food handling at a retail, food service, bakery, or grocery establishment

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Culinary degree or certificate from a culinary arts program
Preferred Experience
Experience baking in an institutional operation and catering operation

ABILITIES
Able to maintain a positive attitude and willingness to improve skills and presentations
Able to maintain records of output, quantities of ingredients used, and supplies on hand
Able to ensure open communication to foster training, knowledge, and teamwork
Able to implement procedures, methods, and activities developed by others
Able to deal with multiple tasks or projects at one time
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the types and grades of ingredients used in general pastry and bread making
Knowledge of equipment and methods used in baking
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards used for large-scale operations
Knowledge of basic math and food services terminology
Knowledge of sanitation regulations and food handling procedures
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, technology, organization, communication (verbal and written), and time management skills
Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs associated with position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone etiquette

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, [email protected].
 

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.
This position does not require security clearance.

• Standard Enhanced

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation.  Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment.  Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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