This position will perform a variety of specialized baking tasks involving the use of chemical leavening agents in the preparation of such items as cakes, pies, and cookies. Work Includes mixing, proofing, and baking yeast products. The employee may function as a lead worker by assigning routine tasks to food service workers or student help. Work is performed under the direction of a first level supervisor and is reviewed in progress and upon completion according to quality and quantity requirements.
Annual Salary: $27,075.00 plus comprehensive benefits:
Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students' success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path.. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master's and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.
At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes the intersectionality of diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. Employing our EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence, we hold that an inclusive community is a core value that is an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge of:
Modern methods, materials, practices, and procedures used in quantity baking.
Baking safety standards necessary to prevent accidents.
Proper care and use of modern baking equipment.
Types and qualities of baking ingredients.
Proper methods used in storing baked goods.
Experience:
Preparing ingredients.
Baking on a quantity basis.
reading and interpreting recipes.
performing recipe extensions.
operating modern bakery equipment.
decorating cakes.
Basic math skills for recipe and quantity control.
Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Successful interview.
Successful completion of written and demonstrated practical test (cake decorating).
Successful completion of three background checks.
Preferred Qualifications
Associates degree in Pastry/Baking
Job Description
Essential Functions
Ability to:
Lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
Move over 50 lbs. or less using standard food service industry carts.
Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
Ability to read ingredient lists, recipes, baking instructions, service & presentation directions, and labels.
Understanding of written directions.
Understanding of verbal directions.
Work as a member of a bakery team.
Familiarity with baking terminology, baking instructions, baking equipment, sanitation, and bakery safety.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.
