Baker II

About the job

Position Title:
Baker II

Job Group:
Merit

• Required Minimum Qualifications:
• One year of experience as Baker I or outside experience comparable thereto.

Job Description:
Job Profile Description
Under general supervision, supervises and participates in the large-scale production of bakery goods and in the sanitation of baking equipment and facilities.

• Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of doughs and in the baking of bread, rolls, muffins, biscuits and similar items.
• Supervises and bakes cakes, cookies, cobblers, pies, puddings, doughnuts, and other desserts.
• Supervises and prepares icings, toppings, fillings and sauces for baked goods.
• Prepares recipes for mixing of doughs.
• Estimates bakery needs and requisitions and maintains adequate supplies for baking operation.
• Trains personnel in the operation of baking machinery such as scales, dough mixers, bread molds, proof boxes, fryers and ovens.
• Maintains maximum standards of sanitation and safety.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards for large scale bakery operation.
• Ability to read, write and follow instruction.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting (50 pounds), bending, stooping for prolonged periods.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic skills, i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole and fractional numbers, count and decimal systems.
• Ability to convert standard unit recipes to desired quantity of product.
• Ability to maintain records of quantities of ingredients used and volume of production.
• Knowledge of scratch and gourmet baking.
• Ability to train, assign, delegate work to others.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in large scale bakery operations.
• Knowledge and care of food service equipment.
• Ability to provide on the job training in food preparation to lower level employees.

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 10:00pm -6:30am

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with commercial, institutional, or high-volume bakery operations

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, regulatory compliance in large scale food service environments.

• Experience providing guidance, direction, and delegating work

• Experience with packing, loading, and checking customer orders

About the Department:
https://www.dining.iastate.edu

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Application Instructions:
• To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application/Cover Letter

• Why Choose Iowa State University?
• Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
06

Original Posting Date:
September 29, 2026

Posting Close Date:
October 14, 2026

Job Requisition Number:
R19994

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.