Position: Baker, Campus Dining
About: Vanderbilt University is seeking a Baker to join the Campus Dining Team within the Division of Administration. The Baker will be responsible for preparing breads, pastries, desserts, and executing complex recipes for dining halls and cafes while providing guidance to kitchen assistants.
Requirements: High school diploma or GED is preferred; Serve Safe Certified preferred; Excellent customer service; Great interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment; Minimum 1.5 years’ experience in the food service industry as a baker is necessary; More than 3 years’ experience in the food service industry as a baker preferred; Must be able to understand and follow directions; Ability to read documents; Possess knowledge and skill in a variety of cooking techniques; Ability to cook complex recipes; Must be able to safely operate all kitchen equipment; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 30 lbs.; Ability to walk or stand for extended time periods, up to 6 hours; Involves repetitive motion; Requires frequent lifting/transporting hot food items; Ability to work in all unit and kitchen areas while interacting with heated equipment, steam, chemicals for cleaning, etc.
Benefits: Community of talented and diverse staff & faculty, Professional growth opportunities, Encouragement of development, collaboration, and partnership, Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, Equal-opportunity employer with consideration for diversity and inclusion