Baker

Iowa City Community Schools is looking for motivated, hard-working individuals to join their team as bakers! Previous baking experience is preferred but not required.
We are willing to train! *QUALIFICATIONS*: * Is physically able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
* Must be able to tolerate hot, humid, and noisy kitchen environment.
* Must be physically able to lift items weighing up to 45 pounds.
* Has manual dexterity to handle a variety of commercial food service equipment.
* Is able to follow designated production schedule and time frames.
* Performs calmly under stressful conditions.
* Have clear and understandable verbal and written communication skills.
* Is able to operate a point of service personal computer during meal service.
* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.
* High School Diploma * Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.
*JOB GOAL*: Successfully assist with food preparation, packing, and cleaning on a daily basis in order to prepare and distribute healthy safe meals for the district in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school system, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.
*PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES*: * Prepares baked menu items, including yeast rolls, cakes, cookies, brownies, and bars, quick breads following appropriate preparation methods.
* Reads, understands, and follows standardized recipes.
* Accurately able to adjust standardized recipe yields and ingredient quantities under direction of head baker and/or designee.
* Can identify quality products by sight, smell, and taste.
* Can accurately count, weigh, and measure recipe ingredients.
* Correctly count pre-packed menu items including bread, buns, and assorted crackers by transport site.
* Under direction of head baker and/or designee must be able to complete production records.
* Must be able to properly use quantity food service production equipment including convection and conventional ovens, dish machine, and other equipment as needed.
* Assists with serving, cashiering, kitchen and equipment cleaning and sanitation.
* Follows established sanitation guidelines and procedures for good preparation, safety, cleaning, and sanitation.
* Performs accurate mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
*Benefits: *This position offers great benefits (see complete list of benefits below).
_Employees are eligible for benefits_ _after completion of the 60 working day probationary period.
_ *Schools with Openings for this Position: *Liberty High School and West High School Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.
70 - $18.
78 per hour Benefits: * Bereavement leave * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * Afternoon shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * Morning shift Application Question(s): * Are you able to read, write, and communicate in English? * Are you able to lift up to 45 pounds and stand for long periods of time during the day? Ability to Relocate: * Iowa City, IA: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person