Baker - The Commons

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Primary Location:

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Secondary Location:

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensures proper training, knowledge and compliance with recipes and standards

2. Preps and properly prepares ingredients for use following proper food handling and safety guidelines

3. Arranges presentations of desserts, platters and pastry products

4. Maintains levels of daily production assignments

5. Ensures food quality through tasting

6. Maintains and operates equipment according to approved safety standards

7. Reports issues with production, equipment, personnel or products to management

8. Maintains daily sanitation standards and logs per established guidelines

9. Determines amount and types of items and supplies required for food preparation

10. Completes food temperature checks before service and as needed per established guidelines

11. Accepts ownership and responsibility for success of pastry shop and team

12. Stores food properly and safely, following established guidelines marking the date and item, etc.

13. At the direction of leadership, acts as a lead in the absence of the lead role

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications

ServSafe certified or obtains certification within twelve (12) months of hire

Required Experience

One (1) year of experience working in food handling at a retail, food service, bakery, or grocery establishment

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Culinary degree or certificate from a culinary arts program

Preferred Experience

Experience baking in an institutional operation and catering operation

Proposed Salary

The salary range for this position is $15.00 to $16.50 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

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

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

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

SKILLS

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

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, ....

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel.

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.