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EAST BATON ROUGE COUNCIL ON AGING

Baker

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Baton Rouge, LA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 11 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/14/2026

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A Baker assembles ingredients and bakes breads, pastries, or a variety of other baked goods. May specialize in baking a particular product, such as bread or cakes, or specialize in a particular style of baking. Works in an independent bakery, restaurant, grocery store, or food manufacturing facility.

$32,482 / year median in Louisiana

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Baker

EAST BATON ROUGE COUNCIL ON AGING - 2.4

Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Full-time 8 hours ago Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Food production Food service health code compliance Food heating Food service cleaning Food portioning Food safety sanitizing procedures Plating Baking ingredient preparation Oven and range use Kitchen stations Kitchen equipment maintenance Entry level Communication with kitchen staff Full Job Description

NUTRITIONAL SERVICE BAKER/COOK

Reports to:

Director of Nutritional Services Department:

Nutrition Services Classification:

Non-Exempt The Nutritional Services Baker/Cook is responsible for accurately and efficiently making a wide range of breads, pastries, and other baked goods. Cooking/preparing cold and hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. Also preform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating of cooked items.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares large batches of food in accordance with the EBRCOA?s Food Service Policy, Menus and Recipes Meet the day's production goals for baked goods Mixes and bakes ingredients according to recipes to produce breads, pastries and other baked goods Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner Maintains established standards of sanitation, safety and food preparation and storage as set by the local and state health departments; assist in keeping an orderly, sanitary, and safe kitchen Has understanding and knowledge of how to properly use and maintain all equipment in the station Delivers food from the kitchen to the food line when ready to be served as suitable for the seniors Shares duties with Kitchen staff for efficient functioning of food service program Assist in assuring the proper care and maintenance of all food service equipment Reports equipment and food quality or shortage problems to Director of Nutritional Services Performs other duties, as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and to apply common sense and understanding Ability to communicate with program participants and EBRCOA staff Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time Ability to cook large batches of food Understanding of food safety and professional hygiene