Baker

Elior Collegiate Dining is a leading provider of innovative dining experiences on college and university campuses across the United States. They specialize in creating vibrant and customized dining programs that go beyond just food service, focusing on crafting high-impact, culturally rich, and connection-sparking meal options that enhance student life and contribute to the overall college experience. Elior Collegiate Dining is known for its bold flavors and fresh ideas, ensuring that campus dining is not only convenient and nutritious but also memorable and engaging. They partner with forward-thinking educational institutions to deliver programs that celebrate culture, encourage community, and make food a defining part of the college journey.

Elior North America, the parent company, is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting diversity, growth, and development within their workforce. They emphasize fostering an inclusive environment where employees of all backgrounds and abilities can thrive. Elior North America also offers various growth and advancement opportunities, supporting career development within their corporate offices or brand segments.

This full-time, onsite Baker position is located in Perkinston, Mississippi, and is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and motivated individual to join the Elior Collegiate Dining team. The role primarily involves preparing a wide range of high-quality baked goods, including breads, pastries, and other delicious items that contribute to the vibrant campus dining experience. Bakers at Elior Collegiate Dining are expected to follow detailed recipes to ensure consistency and quality, maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen, and efficiently manage ingredient inventory and ordering to support smooth daily operations.

Beyond baking, this role requires a hands-on approach to kitchen maintenance and food safety, including the proper handling of equipment and adherence to sanitation procedures. The ideal candidate will be comfortable using a variety of kitchen tools and have basic math skills to manage inventory effectively. Experience in baking within retail or similar environments is welcomed but not mandatory.

The compensation for this position is $12 per hour, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package tailored to full-time employees. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a voluntary UNUM offering covering Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity, a discount program, commuter benefits such as parking and transit support, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401k retirement savings plan, sick time, holiday pay for nine paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

Joining Elior Collegiate Dining as a Baker offers more than just an opportunity to create delicious baked goods; it is the chance to be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in campus dining culture. Employees gain valuable skills and experience that can propel their careers forward within Elior’s numerous brand segments or corporate offices. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about baking, food quality, and contributing to an enriching dining environment that supports student life and success.