Bakery Department Supervisor

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Come join the number 1 college dining program in the state. We prioritize work-life balance with many opportunities for paid time off, including 14 paid holidays per year! St. Norbert College (SNC), a nationally ranked, private, Catholic, liberal arts college, is seeking a Bakery Department Supervisor. This position oversees the overall operation of St. Norbert College's campus bakery and coordinates the work activities of bakers and workers engaged in bakery food preparation.

The regular work hours are Monday–Friday, 6:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Specific Responsibilities

• This position performs a variety of baking duties and assists with the preparation of breads, rolls, muffins, cookies, pies, cakes, doughnuts, biscuits, and other pastries. Prepares baked goods according to St. Norbert College recipes. Responsible for planning pastries and desserts for Ruth’s Marketplace and the St. Norbert College Catering Department.
• Directs the work and oversees all daily operations of the Bakery Department. Coordinates workflow and leads 1 full-time baker. Oversees any student help assigned to the bakery. The Bakery department supervisor is responsible for hiring bakery department employees, staff development, counseling, administering performance evaluations, and disciplining bakery department employees. Responsible for attending regular departmental meetings.
• Assists Head Chef and Assistant Head Chefs of Catering with planning cost-effective bakery recipes, considering space needs, equipment available, workflow, and efficiency. Reviews production schedules to determine the variety and quantity of goods to bake; assembles supplies and equipment needed for daily baking activities. Completes production sheets and other records as required.
• Receives ingredients and other supplies from the main kitchen as required for daily operations; works in conjunction with the Purchaser on bakery ingredient items as required for daily operations. Rotates inventory as needed in the Bakery department. Oversees that all products are properly labeled, dated, and rotated.
• Attends to day-to-day challenges and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions. Ensures compliance with food hygiene and maintains a lean and orderly cooking station, adhering to health and safety standards. Cleans and maintains the work station, utensils, and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or certificate in Baking, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in baking/commercial food service and supervisory roles.
• Ability to manage bakery operations, including high-volume recipe production and allergen-aware baking (training provided).
• Serv Safe certification (within 60 days; training and materials provided).
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in basic math and recipe interpretation.
• Creative and collaborative mindset to develop new desserts and engage customers.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Commitment to a mission-driven environment that is aligned with Catholic, Norbertine, and liberal arts values.
• Team-oriented with leadership ability to motivate and serve as a positive role model.

The College may consider any equivalent amount of credentials, licenses, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Benefits Package

The College offers an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision and life insurance; retirement plan; paid time-off and tuition waiver. For more information, please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Application Instructions

These positions will be posted for a minimum of five business days and applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

St. Norbert College (SNC), a Catholic, Norbertine and Liberal…