Description Summary The primary objective of this position is to assist in the preparation of a variety of baked goods by following existing recipes and preparing large quantities of breads, pastries, and cakes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: • Follow existing recipes • Measure, weigh and prepare ingredients • Knead, roll, cut, and prepare dough as needed • Monitor oven temperatures, speed settings, mixing machines, and other baking equipment • Ensure food surfaces and baking equipment meet all health and safety standards • Clean and maintain baking equipment, utensils, and tools • Monitor items during baking • Decorate, glaze, apply icing, and prepare toppings for baked goods • Operate slicing, cutting, and wrapping equipment Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: • Basic knowledge of measurements. • Ability to read and follow recipes. • Basic cake decorating skills. • Knowledge of plating cakes and desserts for meal service. • Knowledge of bakery supplies and commercial kitchen equipment Requirements Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands/fingers; reach with hands/arms; pull,push, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend and talk/hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.