Position Details Position Information Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25235 For questions regarding this position, please contact: Search Support at auxjobs@montana.edu or 406-994-6468. Classification Title Baker II - BZ Working Title Baker II Brief Position Overview MSU’s Culinary Services is looking for motivated team members who are excited to actively participate in the ever changing world of the high-paced food and bakery industries. Position Number 4N0205 Department Bakery Productions Division Auxiliary Services Appointment Type Classified Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Non-Exempt Union Affiliation Teamsters FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary $25.89 per hour Contract Type Classified Hourly If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open Position Details General Statement Culinary Services Division (http://www.montana.edu/culinaryservices/) ( CSD ), a division of Auxiliary Services, provides meals and specialty beverages for over 18,000 customers daily and is an integral part of campus life and the overall college experience. CSD proudly provides Montana State University students with not only a repertoire of various cuisines, cooking styles, and flavors, but a comfortable atmosphere to meet friends, study, and simply relax. The division is comprised of 2 residential dining halls, a commissary kitchen, several retail operations including 4 coffee shops, Chick-fil-A, the Union Market and Bobcat Grill, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse and Bobcat Stadium Concessions, Fork in the Road food truck, MSU Catering, Indulge In-House Bakery, and the Farm to Campus Program. Duties and Responsibilities Under general supervision of the management staff, Baker IIs actively work in the production of fresh baked goods and breads that are served in the various concepts across campus. + Skillfully prepares a wide variety of baked goods (both scratch and pre-made). + Assists in production of specialty items such as artisan bread and pizza dough. + Mixes all icing, puddings and toppings. + Ices products (cakes, doughnuts, etc) and provides decorative garnishing of finished baked goods. + Operates and is knowledgeable about a wide variety of large scale and specialty bakery equipment. + Leads a shift of full time and student staff. + Assists with directing and training of staff. + Monitors inventory, keeps records, and orders accordingly. + Analyzes and makes recommendations concerning potential mixing problems and new recipes. + Properly follows sanitation guidelines and handles food in accordance with FDA food codes and as directed by MSU’s Registered Sanitarian. Ensures sanitation guidelines are being followed at their station. + Regularly assists with the cleaning, disposition and storage of foods (hot and cold), supplies, and equipment in accordance with the sanitarian’s recommendations. + Actively contributes to the team by performing other duties as needed in support of the department’s mission. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills + Progressively responsible experience working in a commercial bakery or high volume bakery producing a wide variety of products or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. + Experience operating commercial bakery equipment. Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills + Experience directing, leading, or training staff. The Successful Candidate Will + Exhibit interest in the culinary arts and exercise critically good judgment concerning taste and aesthetics of food quality + Work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with CS staff in a team-oriented environment with the ultimate goal of providing excellent customer service + Work well individually or on a team + Exhibit strong communication skills both verbally and in writing + Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment + Exhibit excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping skills + Prioritize and organize workload in order to complete tasks in a timely manner + Quickly adapt to changing priorities + Represent the department and the University to others in a professional and courteous manner Position Special Requirements/Additional Information This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign + Shift is Sunday-Thursday from 4:30pm-1am. + Bakers may be asked to focus on certain areas of production: dessert and breakfast production, bread production, bagels and pizza dough, and packaging. + May be asked to work days/evenings, weekends, long hours, consecutive days during busy periods, and occasional holidays as the school and event schedule demands. + Occasional work outside and in inclement weather assisting with special events. + Possess a 4-hour sanitation certification or have the ability to become certified + Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and directions to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and communicate effectively with customers (staff, visitors, students) by listening and speaking clearly to them. This is a permanent, full-time position. If you are a student of MSU and seek a student worker position, please go to: http://www.montana.edu/comeworkwithus/ Everyone is welcome to apply/interview for this position but the Culinary Services Department lacks the necessary funding to provide sponsorship at this time. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. + Normal bakery/kitchen, cooler/freezer, dock environments. + Stationary and/or moving about for long periods of time. + Occasionally moving product up and down stairs. + Frequently moving, transporting, and placing containers/product weighing up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100lbs. + Bending, kneeling, stretching and general moving about while stocking products. + Gripping handles on small kitchen utensils and other equipment. + Performing repetitive motions related to job duties. + Regular exposure to cleaning chemicals. This position has supervisory duties? No Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Upon completion of successful search Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on January 21, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Special Instructions Please address the qualifications in your application materials. Questions? Contact: Search Support at auxjobs@montana.edu or 406-994-6468. EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. 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