Job Overview
Employment Type
Internship
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.00 - $17.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Minimum wage pay
Hands-on baking and culinary experience
Flexible afternoon work schedule
Professional development opportunities
safe and supportive work environment
Team collaboration experience
Educational support
Job Description
Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a renowned private Christian university based in Phoenix, Arizona, offering a range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Among its diverse academic offerings, GCU hosts a dynamic Culinary Arts program focused on preparing students for successful careers in the culinary and hospitality industries. The university prides itself on integrating practical, hands-on learning experiences with comprehensive academic instruction, fostering both skill development and professional growth in its students.
Within this vibrant educational ecosystem, the GCU Culinary Arts Student Worker position plays a pivotal role. This student worker is primarily responsible for supporting on-campus baking production ... Show More
Within this vibrant educational ecosystem, the GCU Culinary Arts Student Worker position plays a pivotal role. This student worker is primarily responsible for supporting on-campus baking production ... Show More
Job Requirements
- Enrolled in a high school or college culinary program
- Ability to commit to 10-15 hours per week
- Available for afternoon shifts
- Willingness to adhere to GCU safety and sanitation protocols
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Strong communication skills
- Professional attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to follow standardized recipes and portion controls
Job Qualifications
- Basic baking and pastry skills
- ability to follow recipes accurately or willingness to learn
- Understanding of kitchen sanitation and food safety practices
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Professional attitude and willingness to learn
- Enrolled in GCU's Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related program preferred
- Current ServSafe Food Handler or Food Safety Manager certification or willingness to obtain preferred
- Previous experience in a bakery, cafe, production kitchen, or culinary lab preferred but not required
Job Duties
- Prepare, scale, mix, and bake pastries, cookies, muffins, breads, doughs, and other items for GCBC retail operations
- Follow standardized recipes and portion controls to ensure consistency across campus locations
- Label, package, and date baked goods according to GCU food safety standards
- Monitor product quality
- report issues to the Director of Culinary Arts or Production Lead
- Maintain clean workstation and assist with end-of-shift breakdown and sanitation
- Assist faculty with lab setup including ingredient scaling, equipment preparation, and workstation organization
- Clean, sanitize, and reset culinary labs before and after classes
- Maintain storage rooms, dry goods, refrigerated storage, and freezer inventory
- Restock tools, smallwares, and ingredients as needed
- Support equipment maintenance reporting (mixers, ovens, induction burners, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with ServSafe and GCU safety protocols
- Assist with receiving deliveries and storing ingredients properly
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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