[2025-2026] KIPP NYC Baker, Culinary Team

Position Overview:The Baker, working an afternoon to evening shift, is responsible for preparing, baking, and ensuring the quality of a variety of baked goods in compliance with USDA Child Nutrition Program standards and school food service guidelines. This role requires an individual who can work independently during afternoon and evening shifts, producing fresh, nutritious baked goods that meet the needs of students, staff, and school events.Responsibilities:General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Baking and PreparationPrepare and bake a variety of baked goods, including but not limited to breads, rolls, muffins, cookies, and desserts, following standardized recipes and portion control guidelines.Ensure all baked goods meet USDA nutritional standards for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and breakfast program.Monitor production schedules to ensure that baked goods are prepared on time for the next day’s meal service.Quality ControlCheck the quality of ingredients and finished products to ensure that baked goods meet quality standards.Adjust oven temperatures, baking times, and ingredient quantities as necessary to maintain the consistency of baked goods.Conduct taste tests and visual inspections of products to maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.Sanitation and Food SafetyFollow all USDA and local Department of Health (DOH) food safety regulations, including proper storage, labeling, and temperature control for ingredients and finished products.Maintain a clean and organized baking area, including work surfaces, ovens, and all baking equipment.Ensure that all food handling procedures are compliant with HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) guidelines.Inventory and OrderingMonitor inventory levels of baking ingredients and supplies and communicate with the Kitchen Manager regarding reorders as needed.Ensure that all ingredients are fresh and rotated using the FIFO (First In, First Out) method to minimize waste.Collaboration and CommunicationWork closely with the kitchen team and cafeteria staff to coordinate baked goods production with other meal components.Communicate with the Kitchen Manager or Head Chef regarding any special baking requests or menu adjustments.Special Events and CateringAssist in preparing baked goods for special school events, celebrations, or catering needs, ensuring consistency in quality and presentation.Record KeepingMaintain accurate production logs, including batch sizes, baking times, and temperatures.Record ingredient usage to ensure compliance with portion control and to assist with inventory management.Working Conditions:Exposure to heat from ovens, burners and steam trays; exposure to cutting and slicing equipment and machines with moving parts; exposure to wet conditions, uneven and slick surfaces; exposure to high noise levels from kitchen equipment and students at meals; Required to move heavy supplies and full pans of food weighing up to fifty (50) pounds, sometimes above and below shoulder height; Required to comply with KIPP NYC Covid-19 Precautions including regular testing and mask wearing.Professional development opportunities Daily mealsGrowth opportunities to full time, benefited positions.