Bakery Specialist

Why Work at BYU   

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Full-time Bakery Specialist

The bakery specialist at the Culinary Support Center (CSC) Bakery will help produce numerous baked goods for BYU Dining Services. These baked goods are distributed to various Dining locations across campus.

What you'll do in this role:

• Learn bakery standard operations procedures

• Production of cakes, breads, cookies and desserts for campus dining operations

• Prepare and organize orders

• Utilize computerized inventory/ordering system to establish production schedules

• Verify product inventories

• Completing training and food safety courses per CSC requirements

• Cleaning and sanitizing bakery equipment and preparation surfaces

• Supervise part-time and student employees

What qualifies you for this role:

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Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU

• 1 year of full-time equivalent bakery production experience or a culinary certification/degree from an accredited culinary school

A physical exam and lift test will be conducted as a part of the hiring process for this position.

Physical Effort:

• Moderate -- Physical effort represented by frequent handling of medium weight objects (approx. 20-50 lbs) and materials, or use of medium weight hand tools. May require climbing and working from ladders or in awkward positions.

Environment:

• Periodic exposure to unfavorable conditions because of unavoidable need to be in variable temperatures or wet environments.

Hazards:

• Moderate or existing potential hazards.

Typical Physical Efforts, Environmental Factors, and Hazards:

• Product is kept in freezers. Employee must organize freezer inventory daily for approximately 30 minutes. Coats are provided.

• Lifting items up to 50 lbs. multiple times daily.

Preferred

• 5 years of full-time equivalent bakery production experience or a culinary certification/degree from an accredited culinary school

What we offer in return: 

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including: 

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans) 

• Generous vacation and sick time, plus 13 paid holidays 

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household 

• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members 

• Access to athletic facilities 

• Excellent medical/dental benefits 

• Short/long term disability benefits 

• Paid parental and maternity leave 

• Wellness program 

• Free on-campus parking 

• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents 

• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU 

Pay Grade: 47

Typical Starting Pay:

$18.75 to $23.75 per hour

$39,500.00 to $49,500.00 annually

The actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range.

Required Documents:

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