Job Description

Under the direction of the Bakery Manager, provide team leadership to one or more Senior Bakers, Bakers, Assistant Bakers, Senior Food Service Workers and Food Service Workers. Assign, motivate and monitor the work of others in the production of multiple bakery products from a specified menu to other units. Prepare the most complex bakery recipes in the operation according to culinary, production and quality standards. Accurately and appropriately utilize the various bakery equipment and train and monitor others in its safe usage. Adhere to all food handling and sanitation guidelines. Follow established timelines for food production as required by delivery times and production schedule. Ensure production needs and quality standards are maintained. Maintain accurate paperwork, including temperature logs and production records. Assist in the development and testing of new recipes.

Working hours vary, includes nights and weekends.

At UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services (H&HS), you become part of UCLA’s tradition of excellence by providing quality housing, dining, and hospitality services to student-residents, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.

We believe there’s more to a job than simply being employed. In addition to competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and retirement plans, H&HS team members enjoy significant opportunities for professional and personal growth in a supportive work environment.

No matter what your role, you will join more than 2,600+ H&HS team members who understand that our motto Hospitality First! means that a warm, gracious attitude makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

AMAZING BENEFITS Starting Day One!

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Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Previous experience in the preparation of multiple bakery items for a high volume bakery.

Demonstrated knowledge in food preparation techniques such as basic and advanced baking, cake and pastry decoration.

Ability to measure dry and liquid foodstuffs in units of measurement such as cup, pint, quart, pound, and oz to properly adhere to recipe and production requirements.

Skill in adding and subtracting whole numbers, decimals and fractions sufficient to properly adhere to production parameters.

Ability to assign, monitor and lead the work of others in a high volume bakery production setting.

Must have strong bakery skills and a good understanding of bakery terminology and equipment.

Ability to develop and test new bakery recipes and submit written recipes to management.

Time management and organizational skills to review daily production needs and plan daily work schedule.

Ability to provide team leadership to one or more Senior Bakers, Bakers, Assistant Bakers, Senior Food Service Workers, and Food Service Workers.

Skill to prepare the most complex recipes in the operation according to culinary, production and quality standards.

Ability to train and monitor others in the safe and appropriate use of bakery food service equipment.

Ability to accurately complete and maintain paperwork, including temperature logs and production records.

Ability to follow established timelines for food production as required by delivery times and production schedules.

Skill in interacting effectively with team members and managers in using positive body language, direct eye contact, active listening, problem solving techniques.

Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload.

Ability to stand continuously throughout an eight hour shift on uncarpeted surfaces.

Ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to fifty pounds such as bags of supplies and cases of food products.

Ability to stand, climb, stoop, push and crouch for extended periods of time as required to complete job duties.

Knowledge of the rules and procedures of sanitation and safety as they apply to production, storage and service within a food establishment.

Ability to read, understand, and speak English sufficient to determine and carry out job duties.

Ability to interact in a team based environment.