Sr. Baker

Position Details

• Position Number:
• Payroll
  
  Title:
  
  BAKER SR.
• Job Code: 5502
• Open Date: 3/3/2026
• Application Review Begins: 3/18/2026
• Department: UCFS-Campus Dining
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Union: SX - Service Unit
• Employee Class:
  Staff:
  Career
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Salary Grade: N/A
• Pay Rate: $25/hr - $27.31/hr (posting range)
• Work Location:
  
  University Center
• Working Days and
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday‑Friday, 4:00 am‑1:00 pm
• Benefits Eligibility:
  Full Benefits
• Special Instructions:
  For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Under the direction of the Production Manager, the BAKER is responsible for the daily production of all bakery items delivered to retail units for customer sale. The BAKER trains and supervises bakery staff and must be knowledgeable in all areas of bakery production, ensuring high standards of food quality, service, sanitation, and safety are met according to Dining Services.

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three years of progressively more responsible baking experience in a high‑volume cooking environment.
• Knowledge and experience with basic and advanced cooking/baking techniques.
• Supervisory skills and leadership to coordinate, train, oversee and review the work of others in English.
• Ability to read and write English for the purpose of preparing food from recipe guidelines and producing reports.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations to ensure proper food handling.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Satisfactory criminal history background check.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• UCSB is a Tobacco‑Free environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand up to 8 hours per day.

• Prepares assigned menu items daily.
• Supervises food production, service, portion control, safety, and sanitation within a defined work area.
• Monitors cost control, employs effective techniques for food production, portion control, and utilization of leftover food items; tracks usage via daily reports.
• Executes testing of new recipes and recommends alterations.
• Works with perishable products, inspecting for freshness and safety during production, service, and storage; adjusts refrigeration and heating techniques accordingly.
• Follows recipes using CBORD, a computerized Food Management System.

• Serves as a working supervisor for career and student bakers; assists with scheduling, assignment, and review; participates in staff training.
• Helps determine daily food preparation methods and assign specific jobs to staff; keeps staff on task and meeting deadlines.
• Assists in monitoring kitchen prep labor and requests additional help if necessary.
• Ensures all clean‑up for the assigned area is maintained throughout the day and completed at shift end.
• Ensures supervised staff follow all university and departmental policies; works with the Production Manager to correct inappropriate staff behavior.

• Works with staff to maintain accountability on the job.
• Trains Bakers and student bakers as needed in food production and sanitation.
• Assesses jobs and duties continuously to prevent injuries.

• Ensures food quality and safety guidelines are maintained to achieve high public health standards.
• Completes daily HACCP time and temperature logs; adheres to guidelines for compliance.
• Monitors kitchen facilities, property, and staff for safety and security.
• Oversees staff in using appropriate cleaning agents for assigned jobs.

• Coordinates assistance and support for other kitchen departments, including cross‑training as needed.
• Cleans large and small equipment during closure periods and throughout the year.
• Notifies production staff and/or managers of broken, unsafe, or unmet equipment needs promptly.
• Displays teamwork and effective interaction as a team member.
• Participates in unit and departmental…