Baker Dining Services

Roger Williams University Job Posting:
Baker, f/t - Dining Services

At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island's only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I.

Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation.

Job Description:

The culinary baker is responsible for the proper preparation, set up and execution of all bakery products. The bakery work in this position must all follow Dining's commitments to sustainability and proper health and safety guidelines.

Essential Functions/Characteristics

• Has excellent presentation skills and is able to distinguish flavors and textures.
• Interacts professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Performs quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Works effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Works independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Cleaning Services

Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils, distributes supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.

Compliance

Assures compliance with all sanitation, Serv Safe and safety requirements.

Food Preparation

Prepares and finishes desserts for the retail outlet.

Prepares and finishes gluten free desserts for the retail, students, and banquets.

Utilizes approved food production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.

Menu and Catering

Prepares and finishes menu and yields set by the Chef.

Set up and Preparation

Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator.

Properly stores foods in designated areas following wrapping, dating, and rotation procedures.

Sets up breakfast cart for the next morning. Communicate with Chef to see if there are any changes or substitutions.

Sets up lunch and dinner desserts with appropriate garnishes set by bakery guidelines.

Additional Functions

This position does not directly supervise anyone but is responsible for working in a team and completing task in a group setting.

Benefits

$500 signing bonus after a 4-month satisfactory probationary period is completed. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package including health, dental, paid holidays, free parking, free meals during working hours, free uniforms, free gym membership, tuition benefits, paid employee referral program, and a generous 403(b) match.

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Strong passion and motivation to create great food. General culinary knowledge of basic kitchen practices, protocols and procedures.

2 year Associate Bakery degree plus 2 years of equivalent experience working in a high volume bakery kitchen, or 4 years of equivalent experience working in a high volume bakery kitchen.

EEO Statement

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law.

Application Instructions

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references.