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Director of Baking Operations
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $24.00 - $27.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Job Description
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John's University (SJU) are distinguished institutions of higher learning committed to providing a comprehensive liberal arts education rooted in inclusivity, community engagement, and academic excellence. Located in Minnesota, CSB and SJU work collaboratively to create a unique educational environment fostering cultural awareness, ethical values, and intellectual growth. Both colleges emphasize the importance of respecting cultural differences and striving to build an equitable and inclusive community where every member feels safe, valued, and empowered.
CSB and SJU offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health, dental, and visi... Show More
CSB and SJU offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health, dental, and visi... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in culinary arts hospitality or related field
- At least five years of professional baking and pastry experience with supervisory responsibilities
- Demonstrated ability in recipe development and product quality management
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Knowledge of health safety and food handling regulations
- Ability to work flexible hours including occasional weekends
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in culinary arts hospitality management or a related field preferred
- Minimum of five years of professional baking and pastry experience including supervisory or management roles
- Proven expertise in recipe development product innovation and quality assurance
- Strong leadership skills with experience training and mentoring culinary teams
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation standards
- Ability to manage budgets and control food costs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment
Job Duties
- Coordinate with bakery staff and operations across both campuses ensuring adherence to production schedules quality standards and sanitation guidelines
- Standardize processes and implement best practices to maintain consistency in appearance taste and quality of baked goods
- Work closely with purchasing managers to source ingredients and evaluate vendor quality
- Monitor food cost waste management portion control and efficiency metrics to meet budget goals
- Ensure compliance with all health safety and food-handling regulations
- Oversee and assist with food preparation and execution
- Cover shifts as needed to address absences or staffing shortages
- Create test and standardize recipes for breads pastries desserts and special dietary offerings
- Lead innovative initiatives to continually refresh menus increase variety and align product offerings with customer preferences and food trends
- Collaborate with culinary leadership to integrate baking programs into seasonal menus special events and retail concepts
- Evaluate new ingredients equipment and techniques to enhance product quality efficiency and sustainability
- Train staff and student employees in proper baking techniques equipment use and food safety standards
- Provide supervision support and direction to bakery team employees
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members
- Develop ongoing training programs including skill assessments workshops and demonstrations
- Mentor and support bakery teams to build expertise creativity and consistency
- Ensure a safe inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports continuous growth
- Partner with campus dining leadership marketing teams and student groups to gather feedback and develop customer centered bakery offerings
- Participate in campus events tastings and community engagement initiatives to promote the bakery program
- Work with nutrition teams to analyze recipes accommodate dietary needs and support wellness initiatives
- Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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