The Baker performs culinary duties such as mixing doughs and batters, shaping yeast breads and rolls, making pizzas, decorating desserts, and preparing icings and fillings, serving up to 1,500 meals per shift. Insures that assigned responsibilities are accomplished and that high standards of food quality, service, sanitation, and safety are met at all times. Assists with student training, food production, and sanitation.

Special Conditions of Employment include satisfactory criminal history background check and the requirement that UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

• Culinary Skills and Quality Control - 65%
  • Prepares assigned menu items daily.
  • Maintains service, portion control, safety, and sanitation assurance within a specific area.
  • Employs effective and timely professional techniques regarding food preparation, portion control, utilizing leftover food items, recognizing safety, budget, and quality factors.
  • Helps to test new recipes and may be required to revise recipes as necessary for many different customer bases.
  • Works with perishable products inspecting for freshness and safety during production, service, and storage.
  • Prepares food items for catered events or special meals.
• Supervision and Training - 25%
  • Assists with staff training in food production and sanitation.
  • Determines work assignments and serves on interview committees.
  • Directs staff utilizing current culinary techniques in production, presentation, and service.
• Safety, Sanitation, and HACCP - 5%
  • Maintains food quality and safety guidelines to achieve high public health standards.
  • Records HACCP time and temperature logs as needed.
• Other Duties - 5%
  • Provides assistance and support for other kitchen departments as time permits.
  • Displays a sense of teamwork and interacts effectively as a team member.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

• Full Benefits.

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of experience with basic cooking/baking techniques.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation regulations regarding proper food handling.
• Ability to read and write English for preparing food from recipe guidelines.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work standing for up to 8 hours per day.