Position Details Position Information Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 24232 For questions regarding this position, please contact: Search Support at auxjobs@montana.edu or 406-994-6468.Classification Title Baker I - BZ Working Title Baker I (Application Pool) 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 Multiple 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 $23.05 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 I’s actively work the high volume production of baked goods.
Production of cakes and cookies and other desserts, scaling, mixing, and handling.
Proofing, and baking of all cake and raised donut products, sweet dough, and danish.
Making of muffins, turnovers, and pastries.
Operating large-scale and specialty bakery equipment.
Instruction and oversight of student employees.
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 food service or bakery experience or a combination of relevant education and experience.
Experience operating commercial bakery equipment and/or other food service equipment.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Large volume bakery or food service experience.
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
Accurately follow recipes
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 or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Open shifts are typically:
Sunday -Thursday 4:30pm-1:00am
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 position with the University. 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 Multiple
Desired Start Date Upon successful completion of the search process
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screened on a continual basis for the duration of the pool.Special Instructions Please either complete the work history section as you build your personal profile or attach a resume.Questions? Contact: Search Support at auxjobs@montana.edu or 406-994-6468.Diversity Statement Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html
