Pastry Cook, IU Dining and Hospitality

Department

IU BLOOMINGTON HOSPITALITY (BA-HSPY-IUBLA)

Department Information

IU Dining and Hospitality embraces and expands Indiana University’s core values of education, innovation, tradition, and inclusion, which embody the true spirit of Hoosier hospitality.

IU Hospitality infuses Indiana University’s beautiful campus with vibrant life, creating a home away from home for visitors and the IU community alike. From our space in the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU), hospitality staff serve thousands of guests each year through professional dining and retail operations and catered events, conferences, and celebrations, keeping our spaces clean, our food tasty, and our customers happy.

IMU dining runs all dining operations in the Indiana Memorial Union, including the Tudor Room, Sugar and Spice, The Vault Pub, and the Globe. IMU dining staff work closely with the hotel and catering teams, as well as IU’s retail dining, to embody the Hoosier spirit through every customer interaction.

Job Summary

• Under direct supervision, prepares baked goods according to recipes and following all food safety precautions.
• Checks and controls the proper storage of product and portion control.
• Decorates cookies, pies, cakes, dessert bars, chocolates, etc.
• Mixes and bakes doughs, batters, sauces, etc.
• Records and interprets orders, determines production list, and determines quantities of ingredients needed.
• Completes prep lists in allotted time frame.
• Visually inspects, selects and uses only food items of the highest quality in the preparation of all menu items.
• Follows recipes and measurements using a variety of kitchen equipment to prepare baked goods.
• Tests baked goods by sampling portions and smelling their aroma for accuracy.
• Sets up retail and catering orders based on pars established by Pastry Chef and by following production sheets.
• Ensures baked and pastry goods are stored and kept at proper holding temperatures, through the use of thermometers.
• Completes various opening and closing tasks, including maintaining cleanliness of bakery tables, shelves, coolers, floors, and equipment.
• Informs supervisor of any irregularities occurring within the food preparation.
• Promotes and maintains the highest level of customer service to all guests while staying alert to their needs.
• Resolves guest complaints within scope of authority; otherwise refers the matter to management.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• General knowledge at the high school level

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Food Safety (ServSafe) certification within 180 days from date of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Working knowledge of preparation methods and practices for a variety of foods
• Knowledge of basic kitchen sanitation methods and food safety practices
• Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to read and interpret recipes and calculate necessary quantities of ingredients
• Ability to learn and operate institutional kitchen equipment
• Ability to coordinate both preparation and timing for menu food items
• Ability to perform work requiring considerable standing and light-medium physical effort under hot and or humid working conditions
• Ability to maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene
• Ability to review and analyze impending menus to determine appropriate levels for supplies
• Ability to work in team environment as an effective team player

Working Conditions / Demands

This position requires tasks typically associated with back-of-the-house food service work. It involves periods of both sedentary work and times of frequent movement about the workspace. This position involves using commercial kitchen equipment and tools, moving supplies weighing from 20 to 50 pounds, and effective communication skills are necessary. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana 

Advertised Salary

$15.00 per hour

Work Hours

5:00 AM – 1:30 PM Monday through Friday with occasional weekends

Management reserves the right to adjust work hours to accommodate special meals and events.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Operations

Job Family: Food Services

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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