Baker II

Position Title:

Baker IIJob Group:

Merit Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of experience as Baker I or outside experience comparable thereto.

Job Description:

Job Profile Description Under general supervision, supervises and participates in the large-scale production of bakery goods and in the sanitation of baking equipment and facilities.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of doughs and in the baking of bread, rolls, muffins, biscuits and similar items.
• Supervises and bakes cakes, cookies, cobblers, pies, puddings, doughnuts, and other desserts.
• Supervises and prepares icings, toppings, fillings and sauces for baked goods.
• Prepares recipes for mixing of doughs.
• Estimates bakery needs and requisitions and maintains adequate supplies for baking operation.
• Trains personnel in the operation of baking machinery such as scales, dough mixers, bread molds, proof boxes, fryers and ovens.
• Maintains maximum standards of sanitation and safety.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards for large scale bakery operation.
• Ability to read, write and follow instruction.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting (50 pounds), bending, stooping for prolonged periods.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic skills, i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole and fractional numbers, count and decimal systems.
• Ability to convert standard unit recipes to desired quantity of product.
• Ability to maintain records of quantities of ingredients used and volume of production.
• Knowledge of scratch and gourmet baking.
• Ability to train, assign, delegate work to others.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in large scale bakery operations.
• Knowledge and care of food service equipment.
• Ability to provide on the job training in food preparation to lower level employees.

Schedule:

Sunday - Thursday 10:00pm
-6:30am

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with commercial, institutional, or high-volume bakery operations
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, regulatory compliance in large scale food service environments.

- Experience providing guidance, direction, and delegating work

- Experience with packing, loading, and checking customer orders

About the Department:https://www.dining.iastate.edu Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae Letter of Application/Cover Letter Why Choose Iowa State University?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans

Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans

Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts

Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment, or call  or Toll Free:
Appointment Type:

Regular Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:06

Original Posting Date:

September 29, 2026

Posting Close Date:

October 14, 2026

Job

Requisition Number:

R19994

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