The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming.  Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference. 

Job Summary: Core responsibilities of this position include:

The Part-Time Baker is a flexible, non-benefited position responsible for preparing baked goods to support Dining Services across all service areas, including Talon’s Table, Cafe 1968, Layers, Catering, and concessions. This role involves assisting in creating high-quality baked items while ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards. The position offers flexible hours and days but is limited to up to 20 hours per week.

Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional need.

Compensation: This is a Classified position. Hourly wage: $13.33 - $17.35/hr depending upon experience.

Priority Screening Date: Position is open until filled. 

Starting Date: As soon as practical after the hiring process. 

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Essential Functions:  – this position is Non-Exempt, i.e., is eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA.  This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned).

Preparation of Baked Goods

• • Create high-quality baked goods, including bread, pastries, cakes, cookies, and other items, ensuring consistency and adherence to recipes.
  • Maintain accurate records of production quantities and monitor inventory levels for baking supplies.

Support Dining Services Operations

• • Coordinate baking schedules to align with the needs of Talon’s Table, Cafe 1968, Layers, Catering, and concessions.
  • Ensure proper labeling, packaging, and storage of baked goods to maintain quality.

Compliance with Food Safety Standards

• • Follow strict food safety protocols, including ServSafe guidelines, to ensure sanitary baking practices.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of baking areas, tools, and equipment.

Collaborate with the Dining Team

• • Communicate effectively with chefs, catering staff, and other team members to meet baking needs and deadlines.
  • Provide input on menu development, suggesting new and innovative baked goods.

 Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needs.

Physical/Mental Demands: 

To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, an employee must be able to:

• Maintain appropriate composure and necessary confidentiality with regard to both past and current employee, student, and donor data; documents; issues; etc., and respect privacy needs of employees, students, donors
• Work in an industrial kitchen setting including but not limited to working with/on industrial cooking equipment, sharp objects, in confined spaces, complex machines, slippery surfaces, and chemicals; appropriate safety precautions, equipment, and procedures must be utilized at all times
• Exposure to potential hazardous materials, chemicals, and flammable materials; appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) must be utilized
• Follow OSHA, regulations, and college safety practices and procedures at all times
• May be required to climb ladders, maneuver in confined spaces, squat, crawl, bend, twist, kneel, sit, stand, and extend arms over head
• Comply with highly inflexible deadlines is required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; there will be multiple occurrences of sudden, urgent task completion required
• Work a variable work schedule may be required including long workdays, evenings, weekends and response to emergencies as needed
• Interact with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations
• Frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities

• Multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; a team lift technique is required for lifts exceeding 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

• Requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be unexpected instances of somewhat loud sounds

NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.  All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Highschool Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• One year of experience in baking or pastry preparation.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Culinary certification or equivalent training in baking and pastry arts.
• Two years of baking experience in a commercial or institutional setting.

If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.

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Laramie County Community College is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and employment environment. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or other status protected by law. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The college does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic or other programs or in the context of employment.

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