School Baker - Kalihi Waena Elementary

The Hawaii State Department of Education is a government entity responsible for delivering public education across the state of Hawaii. They oversee a wide range of educational programs and services, including school food services, which aim to provide nutritious meals to students to support their learning and well-being. As an employer, the Hawaii State DOE offers a comprehensive benefits program and opportunities for career growth within a stable and impactful public service environment. The department is committed to equal opportunity employment and compliance with relevant civil rights legislation, providing a diverse and inclusive work culture.

The School Baker position within the Hawaii State Department of Education's food services division plays a critical role in the preparation and baking of a variety of baked goods to support meal services across schools. This full-time position pays approximately $5,054 per month and is responsible for ensuring all baked items are prepared timely and meet quality standards for meal service times and satellite delivery schedules. The School Baker coordinates with other food service employees, reviews daily production records to determine recipes and ingredient needs, and supervises helpers assisting with baking and serving tasks.

This role requires proficiency in quantity baking, including the ability to accurately weigh, measure, and mix ingredients using standardized recipes while adjusting yields to meet production needs. Duties include baking bread, rolls, muffins, biscuits, and other goods from scratch, setting up serving counters, replenishing food items, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and dining areas. The School Baker handles inventory documentation, product receiving, and storage while ensuring food safety compliance. Additionally, the role includes training new employees, assisting in monthly inventory, and may involve supervising serving operations at satellite schools.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant work experience, including six months as a kitchen apprentice or helper with basic baking skills and at least one year of hands-on bakery experience producing a wide variety of baked goods in large quantities. Educational substitutions for experience are allowed if the candidate has completed relevant culinary arts training with quantity baking instruction. The Hawaii State Department of Education values skills such as food safety knowledge, recipe adjustment techniques, and the ability to supervise and coordinate team efforts.

This opportunity offers a stable government position with a competitive salary and a robust benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, health insurance, and retirement plans, among others. The Department also emphasizes training and professional development, requiring annual training hours in compliance with USDA standards. The School Baker plays a vital role in the school nutrition program, helping to ensure students have access to fresh, quality baked goods essential to their daily meals.