Casual Baker

Amherst Campus
Part Time
JR6762

Amherst has taken a leadership role among
highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of
its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its
faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Casual Baker position.
The Casual Baker is a part-time, casual position with no benefits. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $18 to $20 per
hour.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and
experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations.

The Casual Baker supports daily bakery production
that enhances the campus dining experience and contributes to student life. This position is responsible for preparing baked goods and
related menu components in accordance with Dining Services standards for quality, consistency, presentation, and timeliness. Working
collaboratively with culinary and service team members, the Casual Baker helps ensure that production needs are met in a supportive,
team-oriented environment.

This role requires a baker with solid foundational skills and experience in basic baking techniques and
recipe execution. The Casual Baker should be comfortable working in a production setting, following standardized recipes, and maintaining
organized work habits. Attention to detail, reliability, and a willingness to work as part of a team are essential.

The schedule
varies in response to operational needs and flexibility is required, as this position may support early morning shifts, assist with catering
production, or contribute to campus-wide events. This part-time role provides additional support during high-volume periods to help maintain
consistent bakery operations.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Bakery Production

• Prepare and bake quality products
  for student dining, catering, faculty dining, and retail operations in accordance with departmental standards
• Follow standardized
  recipes and established production methods
• Scale, mix, shape, bake, finish, and platter assigned baked goods
• Assist with
  daily production of cookies, bars, breads, pastries, and other bakery items
• Complete production tasks accurately and within
  established timelines
• Communicate product shortages, equipment concerns, or production issues to supervisors
• Work
  collaboratively with team members to meet daily operational needs
• Support special events and catering production as
  assigned

Organization, Stocking, and Sanitation

• Maintain a clean, orderly, and sanitary bakery at all times
• Clean
  and break down equipment during and after production
• Properly store tools and equipment and ensure work areas are
  organized
• Assist with stocking ingredients and rotating product using FIFO practices
• Monitor storage areas and communicate
  restocking needs
• Support waste reduction efforts and maintain quality control
  standards

Qualifications:

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years of related
  experience
• In lieu of minimum education and related experience, equivalent work experience: 5+ years in bakery
  production
• Foundational knowledge of basic baking techniques (mixing methods, scaling ingredients, baking times and
  temperatures)
• Ability to accurately follow standardized recipes and written production sheets
• Basic knife skills and safe
  equipment handling
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to
  detail
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and as part of a
  team
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods
• Commitment to working in a welcoming and inclusive
  community
• Successful completion of required reference and background checks
• An acceptable criminal offender records
  information (CORI) check
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test

Preferred

• 5+ years of
  experience in a bakery, cafe, or high-volume food service operation
• Culinary or Baking & Pastry coursework, certificate, or
  apprenticeship experience
• Experience with basic doughs, batters, and finishing techniques
• Familiarity with commercial bakery
  equipment
• ServSafe Certification

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested
documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by
clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen.) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates
throughout the application and interview process upon request.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie
detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties
and civil liability.

To apply, visit https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Casual-Baker_JR6762
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