Department SummaryUCLA Housing-Dining is committed to delivering high-quality, nutritious, and diverse dining experiences for students, faculty, staff, and guests. The department plays a critical role in supporting the campus community by providing a variety of meal options that cater to different dietary needs and preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free options. Our purpose is to enhance the student experience through exceptional food service while fostering community and promoting sustainability.
With multiple dining facilities across campus, including Anchor Restaurants (Residential Restaurants), we serve thousands of meals daily to a diverse population. Our team is comprised of highly skilled managerial, career, and casual staff, who are dedicated to delivering excellent customer service, ensuring food safety, and maintaining an inclusive dining environment. The department is also responsible for budgeting and fiduciary control, continuously balancing quality service with operational efficiency.
Key objectives include maintaining high standards of food quality and service, supporting the university’s sustainability initiatives through responsible sourcing and waste reduction, and providing flexible and inclusive dining options that meet the evolving needs of the campus community. Additionally, we are committed to staff development, offering training and growth opportunities to enhance team performance and ensure compliance with safety and operational guidelines.
Through strategic planning, innovation, and collaboration, UCLA Housing-Dining strives to contribute to the overall well-being of the campus, creating a welcoming environment for all.
Position SummaryThe Bakery Manager (Food Services Supervisor 1) is responsible for providing team leadership to one or more Principal Bakers, Senior Bakers, Bakers, Assistant Bakers, Senior Food Service Workers and Food Service Workers. Manage the daily operations of our high volume, complex, bakery including, scheduling employees and production, ordering food and nonfood products, maintaining inventory and food cost controls, and developing new recipes. Assign, motivate and monitor the work of others in the production of multiple bakery products from a specified menu to other units. Prepare the most complex bakery recipes in the operation according to culinary, production and quality standards. Accurately and appropriately utilize the various bakery equipment and train and monitor others in its safe usage. Adheres to all food handling and sanitation guidelines. Follows established timelines for food production as required by delivery times and production schedule. Ensure production needs and quality standards are maintained. Maintain accurate paperwork, including temperature logs and production records. Assist in the development and testing of new recipes.
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Qualifications3-5 years demonstrated experience in a high-volume bakery (Required)
5-7 years demonstrated experience in a high volume bakery (Preferred)
2-3 years managing or leading teams in a high-volume environment (Preferred)
Previous experience managing a high volume bakery operation. Demonstrated advanced knowledge in food preparation techniques such as basic and advanced baking, cake and pastry decoration. (Required)
Demonstrated ability to lead the work of others to produce bakery products in accordance with production guidelines, standardized recipes and sanitation requirements. (Required)
Ability to develop and test new bakery recipes and prepare thorough and accurate written recipes. Skill to prepare the most complex recipes in the operation according to culinary, production and quality standards. (Required)
Detailed bakery knowledge of food inventory, recipes, menus, equipment, and production methods, including a strong understanding of bakery terminology. (Required)
Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a team to accomplish departmental goals and objectives efficiently and effectively, while motivating individuals to work together as a team. (Required)
Skill in working in organizing and monitoring assignments to complete work in a timely manner and according to established deadlines. Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload. (Required)
Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively and tactfully with diverse personnel at various levels in the organization. (Required)
Demonstrated ability to maintain and control food and nonfood costs in a high volume bakery operation. (Required)
Ability to identify production needs and schedule team members to effectively meet those needs. (Required)
Ability to accurately complete and maintain paperwork, including temperature logs and production records. (Required)
Ability to train and monitor others in the safe and appropriate use of bakery food service equipment. Demonstrated ability to train team members, one on one and in a small group setting, on job requirements. (Required)
Ability to stand continuously throughout an eight-hour shift on uncarpeted surfaces. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal AffiliationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent certification (Required)
Bachelor's Degree Business, Hospitality Management or related field (Preferred) Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)
Special Conditions for EmploymentBackground Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
Driving Record: The position is subject to the
California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.Backlifting Exam (Required)
ScheduleWorking hour will vary will include night and wekends.
Union/Policy Covered99-Policy Covered
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