School Baker - Kawananakoa Middle

The Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking a skilled and dedicated School Baker to join the team at Kawananakoa Middle School located in Honolulu, HI. As a reputable public school serving the community, Kawananakoa Middle is committed to providing nutritious and healthy meals to students and staff, integral to supporting educational success and overall wellness. This position is a temporary, full-time, 12-month appointment offering a monthly salary of $5,246.00. The ideal candidate will join a dynamic food service team to deliver high-quality baked goods and food items that meet the dietary needs and schedules of the school population.

As the School Baker, you will have the critical responsibility of preparing a variety of baked goods including bread, rolls, muffins, biscuits, pizza crusts, and more. Working collaboratively with other food service employees, you will ensure timely preparation in alignment with meal service times and satellite delivery schedules. The position demands strong knowledge of standardized recipes, ingredient handling, and quantity baking techniques to meet the production needs of a busy school food service program. Attention to detail is essential, as duties include weighing and measuring ingredients accurately, performing recipe yield adjustments, maintaining cleanliness, and supervising helpers assigned to support baking, serving, and clean-up tasks.

This role requires a comprehensive understanding of food safety and sanitation protocols to guarantee that all baked products and work environments maintain the highest levels of hygiene. The School Baker will also assist in inventory duties, including receiving provisions, documenting supply usage, and supporting monthly inventory counts. Participation in staff meetings, ongoing training, and compliance with USDA training requirements ensures continuous professional development and adherence to federal food service standards.

Ideal candidates will have prior hands-on baking experience in environments such as restaurants, hospitals, or schools, with a focus on quantity baking and knowledge of ingredient functions and substitutions. Educational qualifications include at minimum a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants with an associate's degree in a food service or culinary arts program that emphasizes quantity baking are particularly encouraged, as this can substitute for required experience. Temporary assignment status offers potential for extended employment and eligibility for transition into permanent roles, accompanied by a robust benefits package.

Working at Kawananakoa Middle School, you will be part of a supportive and student-centered work environment that values the contribution of food service personnel in fostering a healthy school community. The position provides a unique opportunity to specialize in baking within the public education sector, impacting thousands of students’ daily nutrition and wellbeing. The department ensures equal employment opportunities and promotes diversity and inclusion while safeguarding employees’ rights under various civil rights and employment laws.

Joining this team means access to competitive benefits including multiple paid holidays, vacation, sick leave accrual, state-sponsored health insurance plans, group life insurance, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts, and employee union representation opportunities. Employees are also strengthened through ongoing training and career advancement possibilities within Hawaii’s educational food service programs. The School Baker position is vital in sustaining excellent food quality and service, directly contributing to student satisfaction and health.

If you hold a passion for baking, possess the requisite experience, and want to make a meaningful difference in school food services, this opportunity at Kawananakoa Middle School offers a fulfilling career path with financial security and professional growth in the field of school nutrition services.