Baker I
Baker I
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Job Description
Position Title:
Baker IJob Group:
MeritRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to read write and follow directions.Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a bakery patisserie or food service settingOne year of experience in an institutional or commercial bakery preparing baked goods in a high-volume environment
Experience with packing loading and verifying customer orders for accuracy and quality
Job Description:
Join the bakery team at Iowa State University as a Baker I and start your mornings early with a job that keeps you moving!
Work with a close-knit crew to prepare fresh dough and assist with a variety of baked goods for campus dining. From mixing and portioning dough to operating large-scale bakery equipment youll play a key role in keeping production running smoothly. Once the dough is ready for the day youll jump in to help with other bakery tasks; cleaning and maintaining equipment are also an important part of the role.
What Youll Do:
Prepare dough for bagels and pizzas using commercial baking equipment.
Assist with making other baked goods including bars cupcakes and desserts.
Help maintain a clean and organized bakery space while handling ingredients and equipment.
Work with a team that values hard work learning and having fun.
Schedule:
MondayFriday early morning shifts
No weekends required!
What Youll Get
Insurance benefits (medical dental and vision) starting on your first daywith timely enrollment
Competitive retirement options with generous university contributions
Free meal with every shift
Paid time off sick leave and holiday pay Enjoy Holidays OFF!
Consistent full-time schedule to support work-life balance
Steady work that supports the campus community
See the ISU bakery in action:
Openings in the bakery are rare making it a great opportunity for someone eager to grow in a hands-on bakery environment and be a part of a phenomenal team. Apply today!
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Prepares dough and bakes bread rolls biscuits muffins and similar items.
Prepares and bakes cakes cookies cobblers pies puddings doughnuts and other desserts.
Prepares icings toppings fillings and sauces for baked goods.
Operates baking machines and equipment such as scales dough mixers molders proof boxes ovens fryers and bread slicers.
Cleans bakery and baking equipment and machinery.
Notifies supervisor of food and supplies needed.
Maintains maximum standards of sanitation and safety.
Assists in training and assist directing the work of food service workers students and other employees assigned to the bakery area.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards for large scale bakery operation.
Ability to read write and follow instruction.
Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting (50 pounds) bending stooping for prolonged periods.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic skills i.e. addition subtraction multiplication division of whole and fractional numbers count and decimal systems.
Ability to convert standard unit recipes to desired quantity of product.
Ability to maintain simple records of quantities of ingredients used and volume of production.
Ability to provide on the job training in food preparation to lower level employees.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
Time Type:
Full timePay Grade:
0004aApplication Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
July 21 2025Posting Close Date:
July 31 2025Job Requisition Number:
R17459Employment Type
Full-Time
