Job Overview
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
flexible scheduling
Job Description
Thompson Hospitality is one of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the United States, known for delivering exceptional dining experiences across various sectors including education, corporate, healthcare, and retail. Founded over three decades ago, the company is built on strong core values of integrity, excellence, and respect, striving to maintain positive relationships with clients, guests, and communities. Thompson Hospitality takes pride in its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming and supportive work environment for employees from all backgrounds. The company provides opportunities for career growth, competitive benefits, and a culture that emphasizes doing the right thing and caring about people.
The Baker position at Coppin State University is vital to the campus dining operation, where the role focuses on preparing and baking a wide variety of breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and other pastries in alignment with production and catering plans. This full-time role demands not only technical baking skills but also a dedication to maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. As a Baker, you will work in a fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail, strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to contribute positively to the overall dining experience for students, faculty, and staff. The position involves following approved recipes and production standards to ensure consistency and excellence in every baked product served.
The Baker also plays a crucial role in inventory management by recording production details such as waste tracking, monitoring used and unused portions, and alerting supervisors when supplies run low. Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and organized workspace is essential, including proper cleaning and upkeep of bakery equipment to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Working flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, is required to meet operational needs at Coppin State University.
This role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about baking and customer service to join a highly reputable company with an emphasis on career development and employee well-being. Thompson Hospitality encourages applicants who thrive in dynamic environments and are enthusiastic about delivering high-quality food service experiences to apply. You will become part of a supportive team dedicated to upholding the company's values and fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member's contribution is valued.
The Baker position at Coppin State University is vital to the campus dining operation, where the role focuses on preparing and baking a wide variety of breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and other pastries in alignment with production and catering plans. This full-time role demands not only technical baking skills but also a dedication to maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. As a Baker, you will work in a fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail, strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to contribute positively to the overall dining experience for students, faculty, and staff. The position involves following approved recipes and production standards to ensure consistency and excellence in every baked product served.
The Baker also plays a crucial role in inventory management by recording production details such as waste tracking, monitoring used and unused portions, and alerting supervisors when supplies run low. Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and organized workspace is essential, including proper cleaning and upkeep of bakery equipment to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Working flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, is required to meet operational needs at Coppin State University.
This role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about baking and customer service to join a highly reputable company with an emphasis on career development and employee well-being. Thompson Hospitality encourages applicants who thrive in dynamic environments and are enthusiastic about delivering high-quality food service experiences to apply. You will become part of a supportive team dedicated to upholding the company's values and fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member's contribution is valued.
Job Requirements
- Able to read documents and written instructions to understand sanitation requirements, safety rules, equipment operation and maintenance, policies, and standard operating procedures
- able to work flexible shifts and schedules including weekends and holidays
- stand for extended periods of time
- navigate occasional wet floor conditions
- lift and carry up to 50 lbs including food product cases, bulk ingredients, and kitchen equipment
- work in a hot, humid, and fast-paced environment
- bend, stoop, and reach frequently
- operate bakery and kitchen equipment safely
Job Qualifications
- Excellent customer service skills including the ability to engage with guests and provide a welcoming experience
- attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- strong communication skills
- ability to work effectively in a team
- baking experience in a high-volume food service environment preferred
Job Duties
- Bake breads, pies, cakes, cookies and other pastries as necessary per the provided production and catering sheets
- assist in production planning to meet daily requirements
- ensure proper food preparation by utilizing approved recipes and following prescribed production standards
- use proper equipment safely and efficiently
- assist with the completion of production records including waste tracking and reporting product shortages
- inform supervisor when supplies are low
- ensure proper presentation, food quality, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures
- maintain sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils within work area
- clean equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving
- keep display equipment clean and free of debris
- perform other duties as assigned
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