Student Bakery Assistant

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Job Description
RHS Job Title Student Bakery Assistant Job Description
Pay Rate:
$16.00 per hour worked
Work Location:
MSU Bakery 220 Service Road
As a Student Bakery Assistant you will be responsible for assisting full-time staff members with the preparation, baking, and packaging of baked goods for distribution to on-campus and off campus locations.
You must have work availability for a minimum of 2 shifts between the hours of 4am to 1pm Monday-Friday, and 5am to 1pm Sunday.
Shifts for this position may start as early as 4am, with the latest START time being 11:00 am. Student Bakery Assistants are required to work occasional Sundays
Must follow all FDA (Food and Drug Administration) guidelines.
Typical Duties May Include, But Are Not Limited To
Simple cake finishing
Operating the bagel, cookie, and bread machines
Packaging product for delivery
Stocking and rotating product using the FIFO method
Maintaining cleanliness of bakery, including working in the dish room and working with large equipment
Required Qualifications
Be enrolled as a student at Michigan State University (during academic year)
Demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer service
Must be able to complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision
Must take responsibility for work and self
Must demonstrate proper food and work environment safety, and maintain high standards of cleanliness
Must be positive and respectful, especially when working with a diverse population
Must be team-oriented, and practice good teamwork and communication skills
Must be able to attend shifts as scheduled, with reliable work attendance
Must be able to work at least two shifts during the week, and occasional Sunday shifts
Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds
All shifts are scheduled per the needs of the operation. Your shifts may not total the maximum hours allowed.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to be flexible, quickly adjusting to different and changing situations within the operation
Motivated self-starter with a desire to grow their skill set
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Physical Demands
Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds
Standing/Walking >90% of shift
Work Hours
Varied, during Bakery operations hours of 4am to 2pm Monday-Friday, and 5am to 1pm Sunday.
Student shifts start as early as 4am, with the latest START time being 11:00 am.
You will be scheduled occasional Sundays
Domestic students may work up to 29 hours per week during the school year.
International students may work up to 19 hours per week during the school year.
All shifts will be scheduled per needs of the operation; your shifts may not total maximum hours allowed.
Work Location MSU Bakers (Loc)
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 20155552P Open Date [protected info] Close Date 12/18/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions for Applicant
You must apply through the online applicant tracking system at the link provided in this posting. Any resumes/materials received outside of this system will not be considered or reviewed.
Applicant Availability Form
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* What days and hours are you available to work? (Open Ended Question)
* Are you willing to work early shifts with start times between 4am and 7am?
Yes
No
* Do you have previous cake decorating and/or baking experience?
Yes
No
* Are you available to work a Sunday shift?
Yes
No
* When is your expected graduation date? (Semester and Year) (Open Ended Question)
* How many hours are you available to work each week?
0-5
5-10
10-15
15+
* In order for us to evaluate possible resources to help you commute to work for an early shift, please let us know if you live on campus (and if so, which neighborhood you reside in).
Brody Neighborhood
East Neighborhood
North Neighborhood
South Neighborhood
River Trail
University Apartments/1855 Place
Off campus
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Resume