Baker

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 41,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the second-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 126 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Responsible for creating, preparing and improving recipes for baked goods such as pastries, breads, and plated desserts. Assists in overseeing and/or instructing Assistant Baker in baking and cleaning equipment and facilities. Ensures quality controls and recipe standardization are in compliance with approved standards. Monitors and enforces food sanitization and safety standards.

1. Ensures proper training and compliance with recipes and standards
2. Arranges presentations of desserts, platters and pastry products
3. Maintains levels of daily production assignments
4. Ensures food quality through tasting
5. Maintains and operates equipment according to approved safety standards
6. Reports issues with production, equipment, personnel or products to management
7. Maintains daily sanitation standards and logs
8. Maintains positive attitude and willingness to improve skills and presentations
9. Ensures open communication to foster training, knowledge, and team work
10. Accepts ownership and responsibility for success of pastry shop and team

Educational Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent

Required Experience
Two (2) years skilled training and experience in baking pastries, cakes and/or breads in a commercial kitchen environment; Experience preparing custom made bakery items, decorating and frosting cakes, and recipe scaling

ABILITIES
Able to maintain records of output, quantities of ingredients used, and supplies on hand; Able to implement procedures, methods, and activities developed by others; Able to deal with multiple tasks or projects at one time

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the types and grades of ingredients used in general pastry and bread making; Knowledge of equipment and methods used in baking; Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards used for large-scale operations; Knowledge of basic math and food services terminology; Knowledge of sanitation regulations and food handling procedures

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, technology, organization, communication (verbal and written), and time management skills; Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs associated with position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite); Strong attention to detail and follow up skills; Strong customer service skills and phone etiquette

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Kennesaw State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, national origin race religion, sexual orientation, or status as a protected Veteran. Kennesaw State University is a participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) effective October 15, 2007. Participant ID: 61415

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
No, this position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

• Standard Enhanced

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.