Baker/Central Bake Shop Trainee

Position Summary

Since 1971, MSU Bakers has provided Michigan State University with a wide variety of fresh, made-from-scratch bakery products. It has grown into a modern production facility staffed by experienced baking professionals and student employees dedicated to quality craftsmanship. MSU Bakers produces hand-decorated cakes, breads, bagels, cookies, and specialty baked goods that are served throughout campus dining locations and enjoyed by the broader Spartan community. The bakery is also known for its popular Spartan-themed products that help celebrate game days, graduations, and other special occasions. MSU Bakers proudly supports Residential and Hospitality Services (RHS), campus dining operations, university departments, students, families, and the surrounding community by providing high-quality bakery products made with a commitment to consistency, service, and tradition.

Position Duties

• Receives practical training and assists in processing a wide range of bakery products (breads, cakes, cookies, bagels, decorated goods) in a large volume/wholesale environment;
• Assists with scaling ingredients and making up products to produce items that are uniform in size and quality;
• Performs proper storage techniques to assure efficient handling and eliminates waste and spoilage;
• Follows FDA procedures and guidelines;
• Works with, support, and train student and on-call employees;
• Works in multiple areas within MSU Bakers and Food Stores, as directed, to support production schedules;

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience;
• One-year satisfactory baking experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience;
• Standards of personal hygiene consistent with sanitation rules and regulations;
• Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds;

Desired Qualifications

• Serve Safe certified;
• Retail and cake decorating experience;
• Able to work in an environment with exposure to allergens (nuts, flours, and latex gloves);
• Valid operator, chauffeur, or commercial driver’s license(s) with applicable endorsements and medical certificate in order to comply with State of Michigan requirements;
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
• Able to communicate effectively with, get along with, and contribute to the Bakery team;
• Able to repeatedly go into refrigeration and freezer (-7 degrees) to put away products and retrieve ingredients/products;
• Able to work in a team environment to assure delivery of outstanding Spartan experiences for customers and guests;

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

• Resume

Work Hours

Days: Typically Sunday-Thursday or Monday-Friday; various days off.

Shift Times

Variety of start times anywhere between 230am and 530am.

Building Location

FOOD STORES

Website

https://careers.msu.edu/

Summary of Physical Demands

• Occasional lifting of 26 to 75 pounds;
• Repeated access into walk-in refrigeration and freezer (-7 degrees) to put away products and retrieve ingredients/products.