Baker - Virginia State University

About the role

Join our vibrant campus dining team as a Baker at Virginia State University, where your passion for food and creativity can shine every day. As an essential member of our food service operation, you’ll play a key role in creating a warm, welcoming dining experience for students, faculty, and staff. In this hands-on role, you'll craft a variety of delicious baked goods—breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and pastries—following daily production and catering needs.

Responsibilities

• Bake breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and other pastries as necessary per the provided production and catering sheets; assist in production planning to meet daily requirements.
• Ensure proper food preparation by utilizing approved recipes, following prescribed production standards, and using proper equipment.
• Assist with the completion of production records, including waste tracking, used/unused portions, and product shortages; inform supervisor when supplies are low.
• Ensure proper presentation, food quality, portion control, and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Maintain sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies, and utensils within the work area.
• Clean equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments.
• Keep display equipment clean and free of debris.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Customer-oriented with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be able to taste and smell food to ensure quality and consistency.
• Visual acuity to monitor food presentation, cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a noisy kitchen environment.
• Baking experience in a high-volume food service environment preferred.
• Able to read documents and written instructions to understand sanitation requirements, safety rules, equipment operation and maintenance, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for extended periods of time and navigate occasional wet floor conditions.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs (food product cases, bulk ingredients, kitchen equipment).
• Work in a hot, humid, and fast-paced environment.
• Bend, stoop, and reach frequently.
• Operate bakery and kitchen equipment safely.

About Us

Virginia State University, a proud 1890 Land-Grant HBCU, is dedicated to empowering a diverse community of learners through high-impact academics, innovative research, and community-focused outreach. With a mission rooted in lifelong learning and leadership, VSU equips students to become ethical, globally competitive professionals ready to serve and succeed. Guided by a bold vision of sustained excellence, VSU offers a transformative educational experience that nurtures intellect, integrity, and impact.

Thompson Hospitality is one of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are built upon our values: do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits; see our website for more.

https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/