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University of San Diego

Part-time Pastry Assistant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $22.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
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Job Description

The University of San Diego is a prestigious contemporary Catholic institution renowned for its commitment to providing a well-rounded liberal arts education rooted in Catholic intellectual tradition. Founded in 1949 by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart, USD has cultivated a vibrant campus community welcoming individuals of all faiths and backgrounds. With a dedication to fostering engaged global citizens and addressing humanity's urgent challenges, the university offers a supportive and inclusive environment for students, staff, and faculty alike. The University of San Diego features a nationally recognized and award-winning culinary program that provides an... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
  • A minimum of 2 years of related experience
  • Must be able to work a varied hourly work schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Must have excellent personal hygiene
  • Must complete a 3-hour sanitation class as required by the San Diego Health Department
  • Must complete the Universitys Hazmat Communication Program
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment background check

Job Qualifications

  • Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
  • A minimum of 2 years of related experience
  • Culinary school experience in baking a plus
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Knowledge of proper cooking and baking times, temperatures and food preparation procedures and techniques
  • Understanding of basic sanitation and safety requirements
  • Strong communication skills and problem solving abilities
  • Ability to organize personnel, work and materials for maximum productivity
  • Excellent skills in the use of kitchen equipment and tools

Job Duties

  • Assists in all phases of bakery preparation including production for Pavilion Dining room, Campus Restaurants, special functions and catering
  • Assists in the quality and quantity preparation of all bakery production
  • Reviews menu with supervisor and coordinates daily production
  • Organizes work areas to ensure ease of operation
  • Checks production sheet against inventory to assure necessary items are on hand
  • Informs supervisor of shortages
  • Inspects work area for any problems or discrepancies and reports findings to supervisor
  • Prepares products to specification and reviews recipes with supervisor for variances in finished product including yield, appearance, taste, texture
  • Notifies supervisor of discrepancies
  • Follows sequential production time frames for maximum quality
  • Assists in proper storage, dating, rotation of product and utilization of leftovers
  • Responsible for cleaning equipment and work area at end of production
  • Attends weekly production meetings
  • Sets leadership example by willingness to work all job tasks
  • Able to operate kitchen equipment and train others on its proper use
  • Responsible for smooth workflow, communication and ideas through a congenial, caring and supportive attitude
  • Assists the work direction of part-time bakery staff
  • Provides consistent feedback to employees regarding performance
  • Maintains good customer relations through attitude, appearance and attention to detail
  • Maintains consistent high-quality standards and quality-tests every finished product
  • Assures that foods are attractively garnished and appropriately displayed
  • Services customer needs with business urgency
  • Reports feedback from customers to supervisor
  • Provides input on menu and special meals in weekly meetings
  • Implements and maintains proper safety and sanitation standards
  • Utilizes proper food handling methods and techniques
  • Assists in shutdown and cleanup operations
  • Operates equipment in an energy efficient manner
  • Maintains excellent personal hygiene
  • Maintains bakery cleanliness and sanitation during operation
  • Does not participate in unsafe acts and sets a good example
  • Reports all accidents and injuries to supervisor
  • Reports all equipment maintenance problems to supervisor
  • Knows and follows all University and Dining Services policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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