Sr. Baker
University of Rhode Island, United States
about 13 hours ago
Location:
Kingston, PENNSYLVANIA
Deadline:
07 Aug 2025
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number CS02146
Job Title Sr. Baker
Position Number 410
FTE
FLSA
Pay Rate
Salary Range $47,350 - $51,514
Pay Grade Level Grade 315
Position Type Professional Staff
Union C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint)
Status Full-time, Calendar Year, Permanent
Restriction or Limitation Reason
End Date of Restriction or Limitation
Department Information
Department Dining Central Operations
Contact(s)
Jenna Visinho
Specialist, Talent Acquisition
Human Resources
University of Rhode Island
Contact Phone/Extension ...
Contact jvisinhouri
Physical Demands
At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.
Campus Location Kingston
Building(s)
Bakeshop
Grant Funded
Extension Contingent on Funding Date
Extension Contingency Notes
Duties and Responsibilities
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for and to supervise the operation of a large institutional bakery or to work under a baker of higher rank in the operation of a very large pastry bakery such as located at the Central Food Processing Plant of the Department of Social Welfare. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior; work is reviewed upon completion for quality of product. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises and instructs bakery personnel of lower rank. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: To be responsible for and supervise the mixing, scaling, dividing, shaping, filling, baking, frying, glazing, icing and decorating of breads, cakes and pastry; or, the preparation of other dessert in a large institutional bakery or at the Central Food Processing Plant. Instructs or assists subordinates in pastry, ice cream or other dessert manufacturing with the use of large automated equipment such as may be found at the Central Food Processing Plant in the Department of Social Welfare. To be responsible for the operation of a large automated manufacturing unit in the absence of a baker of higher rank. To requisition needed material and supplies. To be responsible for the sanitation of the area including daily care and upkeep of all bakery equipment. To keep records and make reports. To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the methods and materials used in large-scale baking operations including baking time, oven temperatures, shortenings, flavors, methods of mixing and use of modern bakery equipment; a thorough knowledge of the types and grades of baking ingredients; a working knowledge of the reactions of flour and dough to temperature and humidity and a working knowledge of fermentation as applied to the production of bread and rolls; a working knowledge of the steps to take to remedy or prevent bread molds and other similar conditions; the ability to plan, layout and supervise the work of others engaged in the production of a variety of baked goods, such as bread, rolls, biscuits, pastries and cakes and the manufacture of ice cream; the ability to follow formulas and modify them to meet changing conditions; the ability to operate bakery equipment; skill in preparing a variety of standard breads, cakes and pastries on a volume scale; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through: completion of eight school grades; and EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through employment as a baker or pastry cook in a bakery, an institution or a hotel in which general baking is done on a large scale. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Work Hours
Flexible Schedule; details will be discussed during interview
Work hours and days off will vary during J-Term and Spring Break
Posting Date 07/29/2025
Closing Date 08/07/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Full-Time, 40 hrs., Calendar Year
A generous benefits package including a tuition waiver for CCRI, RIC, and URI for the successful candidate, spouse, and dependents (if applicable) based on current education. paid time off, paid state holidays, and a mandatory retirement plan are also available in addition to many other types of benefits.
To learn more about the benefits package, please visit:
exploreemployeebenefits.ri.gov/
The University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer
This search process is subject to applicable bargaining unit agreements and procedures
The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment criminal background report paid for by the University.
Quicklink for Posting jobs.uri/postings/15475
University of Rhode Island, United States
about 13 hours ago
Location:
Kingston, PENNSYLVANIA
Deadline:
07 Aug 2025
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number CS02146
Job Title Sr. Baker
Position Number 410
FTE
FLSA
Pay Rate
Salary Range $47,350 - $51,514
Pay Grade Level Grade 315
Position Type Professional Staff
Union C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint)
Status Full-time, Calendar Year, Permanent
Restriction or Limitation Reason
End Date of Restriction or Limitation
Department Information
Department Dining Central Operations
Contact(s)
Jenna Visinho
Specialist, Talent Acquisition
Human Resources
University of Rhode Island
Contact Phone/Extension ...
Contact jvisinhouri
Physical Demands
At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.
Campus Location Kingston
Building(s)
Bakeshop
Grant Funded
Extension Contingent on Funding Date
Extension Contingency Notes
Duties and Responsibilities
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for and to supervise the operation of a large institutional bakery or to work under a baker of higher rank in the operation of a very large pastry bakery such as located at the Central Food Processing Plant of the Department of Social Welfare. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior; work is reviewed upon completion for quality of product. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises and instructs bakery personnel of lower rank. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: To be responsible for and supervise the mixing, scaling, dividing, shaping, filling, baking, frying, glazing, icing and decorating of breads, cakes and pastry; or, the preparation of other dessert in a large institutional bakery or at the Central Food Processing Plant. Instructs or assists subordinates in pastry, ice cream or other dessert manufacturing with the use of large automated equipment such as may be found at the Central Food Processing Plant in the Department of Social Welfare. To be responsible for the operation of a large automated manufacturing unit in the absence of a baker of higher rank. To requisition needed material and supplies. To be responsible for the sanitation of the area including daily care and upkeep of all bakery equipment. To keep records and make reports. To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the methods and materials used in large-scale baking operations including baking time, oven temperatures, shortenings, flavors, methods of mixing and use of modern bakery equipment; a thorough knowledge of the types and grades of baking ingredients; a working knowledge of the reactions of flour and dough to temperature and humidity and a working knowledge of fermentation as applied to the production of bread and rolls; a working knowledge of the steps to take to remedy or prevent bread molds and other similar conditions; the ability to plan, layout and supervise the work of others engaged in the production of a variety of baked goods, such as bread, rolls, biscuits, pastries and cakes and the manufacture of ice cream; the ability to follow formulas and modify them to meet changing conditions; the ability to operate bakery equipment; skill in preparing a variety of standard breads, cakes and pastries on a volume scale; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through: completion of eight school grades; and EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through employment as a baker or pastry cook in a bakery, an institution or a hotel in which general baking is done on a large scale. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Work Hours
Flexible Schedule; details will be discussed during interview
Work hours and days off will vary during J-Term and Spring Break
Posting Date 07/29/2025
Closing Date 08/07/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Full-Time, 40 hrs., Calendar Year
A generous benefits package including a tuition waiver for CCRI, RIC, and URI for the successful candidate, spouse, and dependents (if applicable) based on current education. paid time off, paid state holidays, and a mandatory retirement plan are also available in addition to many other types of benefits.
To learn more about the benefits package, please visit:
exploreemployeebenefits.ri.gov/
The University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer
This search process is subject to applicable bargaining unit agreements and procedures
The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment criminal background report paid for by the University.
Quicklink for Posting jobs.uri/postings/15475
Job ID: 487531424
Originally Posted on: 7/31/2025
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