Baker II

Position Details

Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 26307.

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Title:

Baker II - BZ.

Working Title:

Baker II. Brief

Position Overview:

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: 4N1483. Department:
Miller Dining Commons. 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. Salary: $25.89 per hour. Contract Type:
Classified Hourly. If other, please specify. Recruitment Type:
Open.

Culinary Services Division (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.

Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, the Baker II actively works in Miller’s bakery concept while ensuring optimal consistency, appeal, and quality of product.

• Skillfully prepares a wide variety of baked goods (predominantly pre‑made but occasionally from scratch) while positively and professionally interacting with customers.
• Mixes all icing, puddings and toppings.
• Ices products (cakes, doughnuts, etc.) and provides decorative garnishing of finished baked goods.
• Produces specialty items such as artisan bread, tortilla and pizza dough.
• Operates and is knowledgeable about a wide variety of large scale and specialty bakery equipment.
• Assists with directing and training staff.
• Monitors inventory, stocks/rotates, 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.
• May be asked to work in the MSU Bakery as needed.
• Actively contributes to the team by performing other duties as needed in support of the department’s mission.

• 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.

• Experience directing or training staff.

• 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.