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Senior Baker

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
USD $21.55/Hr. - USD $28.42/Hr.
United States, California, Los Angeles
Apr 07, 2026
Department Summary At UCLA Housing & Hospitality (H&H), 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&H 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&H 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. Position Summary Under the direction of the Bakery Manager or Principal Baker, the Senior Baker is responsible for providing team leadership to one or more Bakers, Assistant Bakers, 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 complex bakery recipes in the operation according to culinary, production and quality standards. Accurately and appropriately utilize the various bakery equipment and assist with training and monitoring 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. Salary & Compensation UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications* 3-4 years demonstrated experience in a high-volume baking environment and general maintenance in a bakery environment. (Required) Experience in higher education (Preferred) Ability to read, understand, and speak English sufficient to determine and carry out job duties. (Required) Skill in interacting effectively with guests, team members, and managers in a high volume production setting using positive body language, direct eye contact, active listening, problem solving techniques. (Required) Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload.Skill in adding and subtracting whole numbers, decimals and fractions sufficient to properly adhere to production and customer flow parameters. (Required) Ability to stand, climb, stoop, push and crouch for extended periods of time as required to complete job duties. Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to fifty pounds such as bags of supplies and cases of food products. (Required) Ability to stand continuously throughout an eight hour shift on uncarpeted surfaces. (Required) 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. (Required) Skill in operating equipment such as mixers, food processors, food cutters, slicers, blenders, gas range, donut fryers, cookie droppers, radio communication devices, hydraulic lifts, and trash compactors. (Required) Knowledge of the rules and procedures of sanitation and safety as they apply to production, storage and service within a food establishment. (Required) Previous experience in the preparation of bakery items for a high volume bakery. Demonstrated knowledge in food preparation techniques such as basic and advanced baking, cake and pastry decoration. (Required) Must have strong bakery skills and a good understanding of bakery terminology and equipment. Ability to assign, monitor and lead the work of others in a high volume bakery production setting. (Required) Time management and organizational skills to review daily production needs and plan daily work schedule. (Required) Ability to test new bakery recipes and submit written recipes to management. Skill to prepare bakery recipes in the operation according to culinary, production and quality standards. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations High School Diploma Or GED equivalent (Preferred) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired. Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination. Reading Comprehension Test: A reading assessment will be conducted. Backlifting Exam (Required) Schedule Working hours will vary, wil include nights and weekends. Union/Policy Covered SX-Service Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Baker%20Senior%20(MI-DPT317000-JC005502-PD168361)