Bake Shop Assistant - Roanoke College
Salem, VA 24153
About the Job
The Bake Shop Assistant supports the day-to-day production for our in-house bakery, located in the lower level of the Colket Center. Our bake shop produces scratch-made and value-added baked goods for our dining commons, retail dining, and catering operations. This position assists the Bake Shop Coordinator in maintaining high standards in food preparation, quality, taste, creativity, variety, and appearance of baked goods. People who will thrive in this role have an unwavering commitment to high-levels of food safety and quality, who present food in an attractive manner, work in a fast-paced foodservice atmosphere, maintain a clean working environment, and are self-directed or can work without constant supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a representative of Roanoke College, displaying courtesy, tact and respect in all interaction with our students, members of the Roanoke College community and with the general public.
- Assists in preparation of baked items for all meal periods and dining locations.
- Large quantity and batch production baking and cooking.
- Apply and enforce proper methods of safety and sanitation as instructed by the VDH and Dining Services management.
- Properly handles and stores food in a safe and sanitary manner.
- Produces baked goods and other food items based on forecasted business volumes.
- Cleans all equipment and work area used in preparation of food.
- Operates sheeters, mixers, ovens, proof boxes, dish washer, and other bakery equipment.
- Conduct periodic inventory of food, equipment, and supplies.
- Follow policy and procedures as established by Roanoke College and Dining Services Management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:
- No minimum education requirements.
- Prior experience working in commercial foodservice, especially in a bakery setting, is preferred.
- Ability to scale and adjust recipes.
- Ability to measure, document, and report food quantity usage and temperatures.
- ServSafe certified -- or ability to obtain certification within 6 months.
- Strong customer service skills, and a disposition to providing quality hospitality experiences.
- Knowledge and experience with commercial kitchen and food service equipment, including: operation, cleaning, and basic preventative maintenance.
- Ability to satisfactorily pass a background check required.
- Knowledge and experience using computers; Microsoft Office suite including: Word, Excel, and Outlook; and food inventory and recipe management software.
This full-time, 9 month position follows the academic calendar. Uniforms and non-slip safety shoe allowance provided, along with a free meal on scheduled work days. Generous paid holidays, vacation, sick/personal time, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life insurance, and short and long term disability insurance. In addition, you are able to use campus facilities such as the fitness center and library, receive a discount at the campus store, have free admissions to campus athletics, programs and more.
About Roanoke College
Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we’re building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today’s students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon.
Roanoke College grants equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other class protected by law. Unless otherwise provided in an express written contract, employment at the College is at will.