Baker - Coppin State University

Thompson Hospitality is one of the largest and most respected restaurant, food service, and facilities management companies in the United States. With over 33 years of experience, Thompson Hospitality has built its reputation on core values such as integrity, excellence, and respect for others. The company is deeply committed to maintaining strong relationships with its clients, guests, and the communities it serves. Known for its dedication to quality and service, Thompson Hospitality provides competitive benefits to its employees and fosters a culture of inclusivity and equal opportunity. The organization champions diversity and ensures that employment decisions are made solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

The Baker position at the Coppin State University campus dining facility offers an excellent opportunity to join this reputable company in a vital food service role. The baker is an essential team member responsible for a variety of tasks that contribute directly to the dining experience of students, faculty, and staff. This role focuses on food preparation, specifically baking breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and other pastries, following approved recipes and production standards. The baker also plays a key role in maintaining high food quality, proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures to ensure customer satisfaction.

In addition to baking duties, the baker assists with production planning to meet daily requirements and helps track production records, including waste management and inventory monitoring. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation is critical in this role, as the baker is expected to keep all equipment, supplies, and utensils orderly and clean, and to thoroughly clean workstations and display equipment before transitioning to other assignments. This role demands excellent customer service skills to provide a welcoming experience and strong communication and teamwork abilities to operate efficiently within a fast-paced environment. Physical requirements include the ability to stand for extended periods, lift heavy items, and work in hot, humid conditions. Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, is essential.

Joining Thompson Hospitality as a baker at Coppin State University means becoming part of a company that values doing the right thing, striving for excellence, and treating others with respect. It is an ideal position for those who have a passion for baking and take pride in the quality and presentation of their work while committed to maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. This opportunity allows for career growth within a supportive company that embraces diversity and equal opportunity for all employees.