Baker Print (https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/iwcc/jobs/newprint/4753434) Apply  Baker Location Council Bluffs, IA Job Type Regular, Full-Time Division Management Services Department Food Service Opening Date 12/09/2024 Closing Date 1/23/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits Description The Baker is responsible and accountable for the quality and quantities of the baked goods produced for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and catering items. Job Duties + Enforce the guidelines, policies, and procedures set by the Food Service Department + Practice great customer service to ensure all food service guests have a memorable experience + Accountable for the quality and quantity of baked goods produced + Responsible for the safety, sanitation and cleanliness of the bakery production area + Responsible for the production of breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and catering items that are posted in the daily menus and catering submissions on a daily/weekly rotation + Accountable for the timely preparation of each catered item that leaves the bakery department + Responsible for the daily production of baked goods to be sold in the Pirate Cove + In charge of inventory of all baked goods and reporting what is needed to the area manager + Responsible for the plating and service of bakery items for all meal/catering services + Accountable for the presentation of all baked goods that are used for catering events and meal services + Ensuring that FIFO is being implemented in the bakery at all times + Accountable for the proper storage and handling of all ingredients and inventory in the bakery station belonging to Food Service + Assisting with menu development and cost controls + Ability to quickly convert and quantify recipes as needed without interruption of production + Professionally work alongside the Culinary Arts department in order to maintain strong working relationships + Participate in meetings, workshops, conferences and other industry-related events as assigned by the Food Service Manager for professional development + Regular, prompt & reliable attendance + Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Service department Qualifications + High school diploma or GED, post-secondary education preferred + 2 to 5 years’ experience in a baking environment + Skills to compute portions and extend recipes + Enthusiastic and dedicated to the challenges of helping other people + Ability to function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer oriented team + Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness + Positive attitude + Ability to pass a background check Physical Demands + Ability to stand for extended periods + Ability to lift 30-50lbs Cognitive Requirements: (as presently performed to accomplish essential functions) + Reading, Writing, Calculating + Social Interaction Skills + Reasoning/Analysis + Works with Minimal Supervision Comprehensive benefits package, including employer paid time off, of up to 19 paid holidays, additional 88 hours of paid time off in the summer, vacation & sick time; employer paid medical, dental, life; HSA with a match, IPERS pension plan with over 9% employer match, reduced summer schedule, free access to our new wellness facility, employee concierge services, and many other voluntary benefits to choose from. Click here (https://www.iwcc.edu/about/administration/hr/benefits/) to learn more! Employer Iowa Western Community College (IA) Address 2700 College Rd Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503 Website https://www.iwcc.edu/