Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.00 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Flexible work environment
ongoing training and development
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401k
discount programs
shift meals
uniforms
safety shoes
Public transportation support
parking

Job Description

Sodexo is a global leader in food services and facilities management, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and creating a better everyday experience for all its customers and employees. With operations spanning the globe, Sodexo partners with diverse clients to provide integrated solutions including food service, catering, and facilities management, fostering vibrant communities and contributing positively to social, economic, and environmental progress. At its core, Sodexo values inclusion, respect, and fairness, ensuring an employee-centered workplace where everyone's voice is heard and individuality is celebrated. They are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and providing comprehensive support to their workforce.

This role as a Baker at Sodexo, specifically located at DeSales University, offers both full-time and part-time employment opportunities with a competitive pay range of $16 to $18 per hour. The position requires individuals who thrive in a dynamic culinary environment with varying shifts and open availability preferred. As a Baker, you will play a crucial role in crafting high-quality baked goods that meet Sodexo's culinary standards. Responsibilities include preparing a wide variety of items such as breads, rolls, muffins, biscuits, cakes, and pastries from scratch, carefully following recipes and daily production schedules. This guarantees consistent taste and appearance to delight guests.

The role demands precision in weighing and measuring ingredients, mixing doughs and batters by hand or mixer, shaping and cutting dough, and controlling baking conditions like oven temperature and timing. Bakers must also manage product storage, ensuring proper labeling, rotation, and cleanliness of the bake shop area to maintain safety and hygiene standards. Physical stamina is essential as the job involves standing for extended periods, walking, bending, lifting up to 35 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This makes it a physically active role within the culinary arts.

Sodexo offers flexibility and support to accommodate life’s important moments and promotes career growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, making this position not just a job but a pathway for professional advancement. Benefits include paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, 401k plan, discount programs, and, depending on location, additional perks like free shift meals, uniforms, safety shoes, and transportation support. Candidates can expect Sodexo to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ overall well-being.

By joining Sodexo as a Baker, you become part of a global community committed to excellence, inclusion, and positive impact. This position is ideal for individuals with a passion for baking, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. The company welcomes applicants from various backgrounds, encouraging diversity and equal opportunity, and supports those who may require assistance with the application process. This is a rewarding opportunity for those looking to advance their culinary career within a respected and socially responsible organization.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma GED or equivalent experience
  • 0 to 1 more years of related work experience
  • Ability to follow recipes and measure ingredients accurately
  • Physical ability to stand and walk for long periods and lift weights up to 50 pounds
  • Open availability for varying shifts preferred
  • Attention to detail and ability to maintain cleanliness and organization
  • Ability to work as part of a team and follow safety standards
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma GED or equivalent experience
  • 0 to 1 more years of related work experience
  • Experience in a specialized bakery or pastry role preferred

Job Duties

  • Check daily production schedules and follow Sodexo recipes to prepare a variety of baked items from scratch such as breads rolls muffins biscuits cakes and pastries
  • Accurately weigh and measure ingredients mix doughs and batters by hand or mixer shape and cut dough and bake items to perfection
  • Regulate oven temperatures monitor baking times and ensure all products are prepared held and served at correct temperatures
  • Set up and stock the bake shop area maintain proper storage rotation labeling and dating of all products and keep the bakery clean and organized
  • Pay close attention to detail accommodate special requests and ensure only high-quality baked items leave the kitchen
  • Perform significant walking or other means of mobility
  • Use hands to finger handle feel reach with hands and arms and taste or smell
  • Walk or stand for extended periods of time throughout the entire duration of a shift which may exceed 8 hours
  • Reach bend stoop push and or pull frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift or move 50 pounds
  • Attend work and show for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
  • Perform other duties as assigned depending on business necessities and client requirements

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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