Job 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. Opportunity for higher pay depending on experience!

• 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

• 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

About Iowa Western

Iowa Western Community College, located in Council Bluffs, was founded in 1967 and offers more than 80 programs of study in both Career and Technical Education, and in Liberal Arts. Nestled on 250 beautiful acres in Iowa’s Loess Hills, the college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers students the amenities and atmosphere of a larger institution combined with the comforts and quiet of a smaller campus setting.

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