Baker - Night Production

Baker - Night Production

Job no: 533092

Work type: Classified Staff

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Food Service/Hospitality, Student Life/Services

Department: University Housing
Classification: Baker
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $16.71 - $24.83 per hour
FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

December 29, 2023; Open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the online application, including relevant work history, dates of employment, and education. We use that information to determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications. Please also include three professional references. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.

Department Summary

University Housing, a department within the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management, is committed to supporting student success by cultivating inclusive communities. Our goal is to provide a robust living experience through accessible and affordable state-of-the-art housing, dining, social, and academic programs for the entire student body to develop community leaders, innovators, and change-makers who will enrich the future.

We value equity and inclusion, responsibility and integrity, innovation and learning, and safety and security. University Housing staff work hard to incorporate these values into daily work and practices to ensure an excellent UO experience.

University Housing units which include Business Services Operations, Dining Services, Facilities Services, Promotions & Student Recruitment, and Residence Life. University Housing is a $100-million dollar educational and business department that is a self-sustaining, self-liquidating agency of the University (receives no tuition or tax support for its operating budget).

Living on campus adds tremendous value for students and the University. Students who live on campus their first year have higher grades, are retained at the University of Oregon at higher rates, graduate at higher rates, and graduate more quickly.

Position Summary

As the Baker, you will be responsible for preparing the bakeshop/cafe production items, which include doughs, cakes, cookies, pastries, and other dessert and baked items. Your role involves ensuring that product orders are processed correctly and meet the highest quality standards before transportation. You will be in charge of maintaining inventory for the bakeshop/cafe and ensuring that the equipment, cooking, and storage areas are kept clean and safe. In addition to your primary responsibilities in the bakeshop, you may also cook in other work areas of the kitchen as needed, based on overall production needs.

As the leader in your role, you will also oversee the work of staff and student employees and must be able to organize your team to efficiently complete each day's production numbers. As we are continuously getting busier, we are looking for people who are self-starters, efficient, well-organized, and work with a sense of urgency. This is a full-time, 12-month position, and your shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays. You will report to the Assistant Director of Dining, Culinary Operations.

Adherence to the Service Standards set by Housing Food Services is a key aspect of your role. You will set an example for others by exhibiting appropriate professional behavior and contributing to a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Regarding work conditions and physical demands, you should be prepared for:

• Lifting up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 20 lbs routinely.
  
• Walking and standing on wet and slippery floors several times daily, primarily during floor cleaning time, but occasionally due to spillage or equipment malfunction.
  
• Frequent exposure to temperature extremes (in and out of walk-in refrigeration and freezer compartments).
  
• Exposure to hot, humid conditions (commercial dish room).
  
• Working directly over heated food service areas for several hours per day while supplying and serving food on a hot serving line.
  
• Standing for long periods of time.
  
• Interacting with a large number of people.
  
• Performing tasks that require lifting, bending, twisting, stooping, and exertion for extended periods.
  
• Good hand-eye coordination is essential to perform the essential duties of the job.
  
  Special Requirements:
  
• Must have, or ability to obtain a Lane Country Food Handler's card within 2 weeks of employment.
  
• Must take and be able to understand Hazard Communication Training and Kitchen Safety Training supplied by the employer.
  
  Essential Personnel:
  This position is one of those required positions necessitating that the employee make every reasonable effort to arrive at campus at their regularly scheduled times unless otherwise notified by their supervisor. Essential personnel must provide reliable and current contact information at all times.
  
  Weekly team production volumes include:
  
• 50,000-70,000 pounds of dough
  
• 4,000-8,000 pieces of pastry
  
• 30-50 full sheet pans of bars and brownies
  
• 800-1,000 scones
  
• 4,000-6,000 muffins
  
  Minimum Requirements
  
  
• One year of experience as a Baker in an institution, restaurant, hotel, or commercial bakery.
  
  Professional Competencies
  
  
• Culinary skills and an understanding of commercial kitchen operations.
  
• Knowledgeable in the use of commercial kitchen production equipment.
  
• Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
  
• Three years of experience as a Baker in an institution, restaurant, hotel, or commercial bakery.
  
• Experience directing, delegating, and assigning work to staff members.
  
• Experience in barista work and cafe supervision.
  
• Experience decorating cakes and pastries.
  
• Two-year degree from a Bakery/Pastry Arts program.
  
• Experience working within a HACCP plan.
  
• Experience in catering operations.
  
  FLSA Exempt: No
  
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
  
  This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
  
  The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
  
  The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
  
  UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.
  
  In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.
  
  
  
  To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/533092/baker-night-production
  
  
  
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