Bakery Specialist

Staff and Administrative

Bakery Specialist

Job Summary

To provide efficiently, quality baked goods to university students, employees, and guests.

Essential Functions

• Learn bakery standard operations procedures

• Production of cakes, breads, desserts for the campus dining operations

• Completing training and food safety courses per CSC requirements

• Cleaning and sanitizing bakery equipment and preparation surfaces

• Supervise part-time and student employees

Major Accountabilities

• Produce cakes, breads, cookies, desserts

• Print recipes for the day and instruct students on proper preparation methods

• Ensure consistency by supervising baking processes closely and teaching students about product standards

• Work alongside students as required

• Direct cleaning and sanitizing as required

• Utilize computerized inventory/ordering system to establish production schedules

• Using daily production report, determine products, batch sizes, and completion deadlines for assigned area of responsibility

• Determine personnel needs for each product

• Deploy student workers as efficiently as possible

• Verify product inventories

• Check raw ingredient inventory levels to make sure enough is on hand to complete daily production

• Work with Receiving Specialist to fill inventory needs as necessary

• Count final production quantities to make sure enough has been produced to fill the orders

• Prep and organize orders

• Inspect final products for quality and consistency

• Sort orders by delivery location

• Double check orders

• Deliver orders to loading dock area before delivery deadline

• Mentor student employees

• Teach students good work habits: arrive on time, work efficiently, no horseplay, etc

• Teach students about proper food handling procedures

• Teach students about baking techniques

Education/Experience

Preferred:

• 2 years of experience in the food industry

Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:

• Knowledge of food regulations and safety procedures ¿ ServSafe certification is required, but may be completed after hiring

• Ability to read and follow complex recipes

• Ability to perform in a stressful environment ¿ Big events (ie football games, graduation) may cause workload to increase tenfold from normal day.Must be able to stay calm and focused.

• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments

• Ability to schedule tasks in order to meet delivery deadlines

• Basic computer skills

• Supervisory skills ¿ ability to train students to use time efficiently and to be uncompromising regarding product quality.

Employee Class: 3/4 Time (28 hour)

Work Location: Provo Campus

Environment: Periodic exposure to unfavorable conditions. Need to be in variable temperatures or wet environments, etc.

Physical Exam Required: Y

Physical Exam Details: Product is kept in freezers. Employee must organize freezer inventory Physical effort - lift 50 lbs to waist

Desired Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

Pay Level: 46

Approximate Starting Salary: $16.00 - $20.25

Documents Required at time of Application:

Required: Resume

Optional: Cover Letter, Letter of Recommendation 1

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!