Baker

The Baker assists in the preparation of quality baked goods for the student board menu, catered events and for cash operations. This is a full time, benefits eligible, hourly position with a hiring range of $19.92-$24.40 per hour. The earliest start date for this position is mid-August 2025. Core Responsibilities: Prepare pies, cakes, breads, cookies, and other bakery goods according to production records to support the need of Dining Services.   Daily, assemble baked items in transport boxes for delivery to the other units. Include ingredient lists for all baked items. Clean work area according to sanitation standards to include equipment, ovens, counters, and floors.   Research and introduce new bread and dessert items for board plan and catering.   Send out ingredient list for all items and ensures its accuracy. This information is relied upon for identifying and informing allergens.   Perform other duties as assigned to assist the department in obtaining and maintaining its mission.   Alert the Head Baker of any shortages of ingredients that would impact the production of those menu items.   Provide the receiver with an order list for items needed in the Bake Shop.   Requirements Requires prior baking experience, preferably institutional baking.   Must pass the Managers Level Serve Safe exam within a year of being hired. Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must be able to lift 10-20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to lift items above waist level Must be able to push and pull up to 150 lbs. frequently. This job requires long periods of standing. Also requires frequent bending and twisting motions and manual activities. Must be able to preform numerous manual tasks and use a variety of kitchen equipment in a safe manner. Other: An offer for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references. Benefits As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, Middlebury offers a generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year during the first two years of service, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Middlebury employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs as well as free or reduced rates for cultural events and use of sporting facilities (including the College's golf course and Nordic and alpine ski areas). The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including: MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events. In addition, the card allows door access to certain campus buildings. Spouses or domestic partners of benefits-eligible employees are eligible to receive a Spouse/Partner card with the same privileges as the employee card (except door access). Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Outdoor Center. Access to our Partner Inclusion Program that provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees. A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website by following this web link: https://go.middlebury.edu/benefits Or click see some of the other fun perks of working at Middlebury, whether in Vermont or Monterey! Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.