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Responsible for creating, preparing and improving recipes for baked goods such as pastries, breads, and plated desserts. Assists in overseeing and/or instructing Assistant Baker in baking and cleaning equipment and facilities. Ensures quality controls and recipe standardization are in compliance with approved standards. Monitors and enforces food sanitization and safety standards.

• Ensures proper training, knowledge and compliance with recipes and standards
• Preps and properly prepares ingredients for use following proper food handling and safety guidelines
• Arranges presentations of desserts, platters and pastry products
• Maintains levels of daily production assignments
• Ensures food quality through tasting
• Maintains and operates equipment according to approved safety standards
• Reports issues with production, equipment, personnel or products to management
• Maintains daily sanitation standards and logs per established guidelines
• Determines amount and types of items and supplies required for food preparation
• Completes food temperature checks before service and as needed per established guidelines
• Accepts ownership and responsibility for success of pastry shop and team
• Stores food properly and safely, following established guidelines marking the date and item, etc.
• At the direction of leadership, acts as a lead in the absence of the lead role

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Serv Safe certified or obtains certification within twelve (12) months of hire

• One (1) year of experience working in food handling at a retail, food service, bakery, warehouse or grocery establishment or the successful completion of a qualified culinary program

• Culinary degree or certificate from a culinary arts program

• Experience baking in an institutional operation and catering operation

The budgeted salary range is $15.00 to $16.50 per hour. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

• Able to maintain a positive attitude and willingness to improve skills and presentations
• Able to maintain records of output, quantities of ingredients used, and supplies on hand
• Able to ensure open communication to foster training, knowledge, and teamwork
• Able to implement procedures, methods, and activities developed by others
• Able to deal with multiple tasks or projects at one time

• Knowledge of the types and grades of ingredients used in general pastry and bread making
• Knowledge of equipment and methods used in baking
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards used for large-scale operations
• Knowledge of basic math and food services terminology
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations and food handling procedures

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, technology, organization, communication (verbal and written), and time management skills
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs associated with position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone etiquette

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is…