Student Baker (AY 26-27 902306)

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare cookies and other baked goods to support Retail Food operations.
• Assemble baked items daily for transport and delivery to retail and dining units, ensuring all products include accurate ingredient labeling.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, including equipment, ovens, counters, and floors, in compliance with food safety standards.
• Research, develop, and introduce new cookies/baked goods.
• Compile and distribute accurate ingredient lists for all products, ensuring compliance with allergen identification and communication requirements.
• Provide the receiver/manager with detailed and timely order lists for Bake Shop inventory needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental operations and uphold Dining Services' mission.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of baking techniques or willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and detailed instructions with precision.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Reliability and punctuality, including early morning or evening availability as needed.
• Ability to adhere to food safety and sanitation standards (ServSafe certification preferred but not required).

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 10-20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to lift and store items above waist level on a regular basis.
• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and repetitive manual motions required for food preparation tasks.
• Frequent standing for extended periods during shifts in a production kitchen environment.
• Frequent pushing and pulling loads up to 150 pounds frequently (e.g., ingredient bins, racks, transport carts).
• Safety and sanitation standards must be met.

Student Employment Eligibility

• Students with an active status for the semester are eligible for jobs on campus.
• Students on leave or withdrawn are not eligible to work in student employment positions until the semester in which they return.
• If you are currently withdrawn or on leave, you are eligible to be employed in staff positions.
• Some may be restricted due to financial aid status.
• International students (non-resident aliens) may not work off campus unless they have applied for and received work authorization from the United States government.
• (An F-1 visa does not give work authorization.)
• Off campus work study positions are available only to U.S. citizens on financial aid with a federal work study component.
• Students are not eligible to work remotely from International locations.
• All student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours per week in on-campus jobs during the academic year (this includes exam periods).
• The only exception is when there is a full week when school is not in session.
• Specifically: February recess, Spring recess, and full weeks of December or summer recess.
• During these time periods only, students can work up to 40 hours per week.
• International students are prohibited from exceeding 20 hours of work per academic calendar week.