Job Details

Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Full-time Baker, responsible for the preparation, cooking, and presentation of baked goods for daily meals and special events at Hollins University, an independent liberal arts university serving over 800 students, faculty, and staff on a beautiful campus nestled in the heart of Roanoke, VA.

What you will do:

• Ensure quality and timeliness of food production, using batch-cooking methods to maintain the quality and freshness of the product.
• Use traditional, made-from-scratch preparation methods and keep accurate production logs.
• Ensuring that the daily bakery range is made to a high standard in a timely, safe, and consistent manner.
• Prepare doughs, fillings, batters, icings, and other components by measuring or weighing ingredients using graduated containers or scales to ensure uniformity.
• Use tools such as hand mixers, electric mixers, and cooking machinery to blend together ingredients to create high-quality baked goods.
• Cook prepared baked goods in ovens or on grills as needed, using molds, pans, or sheets, depending on the proper baking technique for the item.
• Decorate cakes, pastries, and other baked goods, including custom-made decorations for birthdays, weddings, and other special events.
• Work collaboratively alongside other production staff to incorporate key ingredients/products into recipe and menu offerings daily
• Will assist in the production of some savory foods including some composed and bound salads and other items as needed
• Assist in maintaining quality and performing tasks quickly and efficiently
• Adhere to food safety, and sanitation standards, and all HACCP recordings

What you need:

• Culinary Degree or 1-3 years of bakery experience required
• Minimum 2 years experience with high-volume food service operations, preferably in school environments.
• High levels of professionalism and strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and good organizational skills
• Flexibility; ability to switch between locations and job duties
• Growing knowledge of sustainable practices.
• ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification preferred

What you will get:

• Competitive Pay, Training & Mentorship, Meals and Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, etc.).

Meriwether Godsey offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement. The work environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and high-energy. You'll be surrounded and supported by people who are passionate about serving others. Interested in learning more? Visit our About Us Page

Enjoy a people and food-focused environment where you have the opportunity to make a difference every day and advance your career. Help Hollins University and Meriwether Godsey set the standard for hospitality in the Southwest Virginia education market!

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, genetic makeup, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, or veteran status and all other statuses protected by federal, state, and local law.