BAKER (FULL TIME)

Compass Group, a leading global provider of food services and support services, is currently hiring for a Baker position at TAMU Corpus Christi located at 6300 Ocean Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78412. Compass Group specializes in delivering high-quality dining experiences across various sectors including education, healthcare, and business and industry. The company is dedicated to creating fulfilling career opportunities while emphasizing employee growth, learning, and meaningful workplace impact. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, Compass Group fosters an environment where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute effectively. This position is full-time with a schedule that involves evening and night shifts. The starting pay rate is $16.00 per hour, alongside competitive benefits and perks such as free employee meals, paid parking, and all major holidays off.

The Baker role at TAMU Corpus Christi involves preparing baked goods such as breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and other pastries according to recipes and production specifications. This position requires precision, efficiency, and adherence to food safety and sanitation standards. The role is pivotal in maintaining high-quality food service standards to meet daily production requirements in a large-scale kitchen environment. The Baker will assist in production planning, track supplies and waste, maintain proper food presentation, and ensure portion control and correct serving temperatures. Additionally, the Baker is expected to maintain cleanliness and orderliness of equipment, supplies, and utensils, handle food items safely, and interact professionally with customers while addressing any complaints promptly and courteously. The position demands the ability to work calmly and efficiently during peak production times and requires strict compliance with corporate and OSHA safety standards.

Compass Group offers substantial benefits including opportunities for training and development, retirement plans, associate shopping programs, health and wellness programs, discount marketplaces, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and various voluntary benefits such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. Full-time employees also have access to medical, dental, vision, life/AD insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, and flexible spending accounts. The company encourages applying via text for added convenience, making the recruitment process accessible and straightforward.

This position is ideal for candidates with prior baking experience, preferably in a large-scale production kitchen. The company values professionalism, teamwork, and a strong work ethic, ensuring employee safety and satisfaction while upholding the highest standards of food quality and customer service. Prospective employees should be prepared to work in an educational facility environment with the understanding that there may be periodic breaks in work corresponding to school holidays, which could be unpaid and considered temporary layoffs. Overall, this career opportunity with Compass Group at TAMU Corpus Christi offers a stable, rewarding job with excellent perks and a chance to be part of a dynamic, people-focused team.