Baker

Sodexo is a global leader in food services and facilities management, dedicated to enhancing quality of life and fostering positive experiences for its clients, customers, and employees. Serving a diverse range of industries, Sodexo is committed to sustainability, innovation, and community engagement. At Sodexo, employees are valued for their authentic selves and are encouraged to contribute ideas and opinions to build a stronger, more inclusive workplace. As a full-time employer, Sodexo offers competitive wages ranging from $16 to $17 per hour and a supportive work environment aimed at promoting personal and professional growth. The company emphasizes diversity and equal opportunity, ensuring a respectful, inclusive culture where every individual can thrive.

The Baker position at Sodexo, located at Bethune-Cookman University, is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about baking and culinary arts who want to grow within a respected food service organization. This role requires someone who can prepare a variety of baked goods from scratch, including breads, rolls, muffins, biscuits, cakes, and pastries with high culinary standards to ensure top quality in both taste and appearance. Bakers are expected to work varying shifts, demonstrating flexibility in availability to meet production schedules and business needs. The position involves hands-on preparation, accurate measurement of ingredients, dough mixing, shaping, baking, and careful temperature regulation to achieve perfect results.

The role involves maintaining an organized, clean, and well-stocked bake shop area while adhering to proper storage techniques including labeling, rotation, and dating of all products. Attention to detail is paramount, as Bakers must meet special requests and guarantee that only the highest quality baked items are served to customers. Physical demands of the job include extended periods of standing and walking, manual dexterity for handling baking tasks, and the ability to safely lift and move ingredients and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. Reliability and punctuality are emphasized, with attendance and regularity at scheduled shifts being crucial for operational success.

This role is well-suited for those with a high school diploma or equivalent experience and up to one year of related work experience, preferably in a specialized bakery or pastry setting. Sodexo supports its employees by providing ongoing training and development opportunities, career advancement paths, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote overall wellbeing. Benefits may include paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, 401k plans, discount programs, and more, with some locations providing site-specific perks such as meal allowances, uniforms, and transportation support.

Working with Sodexo means joining a company that believes in creating better everyday lives for everyone involved. Bakers at Sodexo are not just employees but vital members of a team that strives to deliver unforgettable food experiences while fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture. This role offers both the chance to perfect baking skills and to be part of a company that values its people and their contributions. Candidates interested in this position are encouraged to apply and learn more about the diverse opportunities Sodexo provides to help build meaningful careers.