Bakery Head Line Cook

Location: Boulder, Colorado

City:
Boulder

State: Colorado

Employment Type: University Staff

Schedule: Full-Time

Posting Close Date: 05-Mar-2026

Date Posted:
19-Feb-2026

Job Summary

The University of Colorado, Boulder’s Campus Dining and
Hospitality group is seeking applications for a Bakery Head Line Cook! This position provides oversight
and leadership in assigned dining operation to Campus Dining Attendants and student staff. This position, under the general supervision of
culinary leadership, will prepare, assign and delegate standardized recipe preparation, ensuring quality, A9 and food safety standards are
followed in their specific assigned production area. Additionally, this role will create break schedules for the aforementioned areas based
upon organizational needs and staff schedules, all while offering excellent customer service in a team focused and supported environment.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in
employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage
individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Division of Student Life consists of 30 departments that provide student support and services
dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder.

The work in Student
Life supports all factors of the student experience, no matter what department a staff member may work in. This includes where students
live, eat, make friends, build professional skills and find help if they need it. Many departments provide involvement opportunities,
educational resources and support services to help students find their community and build lifelong skills. Student Life also has shared
services departments that support the work and staff of our student-facing areas, including areas like center for assessment, insight and
research, business services, finance, employee experience, communication and marketing and technology solutions.

With over 900 staff
members in the Division of Student Life, our diverse team is uniquely positioned to personalize the student experience and advocate for
students, enhancing their success inside and outside the classroom.

Campus Dining & Hospitality leads the industry with outstanding
quality food and dining experiences. Campus venues include residential dining halls, catering and retail outlets with staff who strive to
make each student’s experience the best it can be. Serving about 3 million meals each year, Campus Dining & Hospitality is dedicated to
expanding sustainability efforts and providing options to guests with dietary restrictions and allergens.

What Your Key
Responsibilities Will Be

Kitchen Prep and Operation:

• Prepare, assemble, and delegate food preparation
  tasks.
• Delegate and assist with the setup and breakdown of production and service areas.
• Understand and use a variety of
  equipment and service standards as appropriate.
• Follow and enforce set food safety protocol in all areas of oversight.
• Ensure cleanliness and quality of BOH service areas.

Customer Service:

• Provide excellent customer
  service and assist with customer needs and inquiries.
• Lead by example, both in general work ethic and positive and productive
  demeanor.
• Display and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Quality Assurance:

• Follow all ParTech
  and A9 labeling procedures, request labels, and recognize allergen errors.
• Fully comprehend allergen labeling protocol, including
  avoidance of cross-contact, and report concerns to Shift Supervisor or Service Manager.
• Serve on the food safety response team and
  respond to all food safety emergencies as appropriate to the work assignment. If a work cell phone is provided, a response call must be
  within an hour of the original call and/or message.

Personnel:

• Train new staff members, both full-time and
  student employees.
• Empower others to make decisions in areas within their span of control.
• Make scheduling recommendations
  and alert management of holes in the personnel roster when needed.
• Hold others accountable, following progressive coaching process.
• Discuss staff issues with Shift Supervisor and Lead Service Manager.
• Other duties as assigned based upon business
  need.

What You Should Know

• This position may work nights, weekends or early mornings.

What We Can Offer

• The annual salary for this position is $43,846.40.
• Our outstanding benefits
  include:
• Paid days off: 22 vacation days, 15 sick leave days and 11 holidays per year.
• Access to medical, vision, dental
  and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A 10% employer contribution retirement plan.
• EcoPass for free RTD
  rides.
• Opportunity for career growth within the division of student life and the CU Boulder campus!

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we
are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and
retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of
Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore
additional perks and programs through the CU
Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be collaborative. Be excited. Be Boulder.

What We
Require

• 2 years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. Equivalent
  combination of education and experience may substitute.
• State Food Safety certified and/or certificate appropriate for the position
  level or the ability to obtain State Food Safety certification or certificate appropriate to position level within 6 months of hire. Must
  possess appropriate State Food Safety certification or certificate appropriate to position level for the duration of employment with
  CD&H.

What You Will Need

• Ability to work in a team driven environment.

What We Would
Like You to Have

• Previous experience working in a bakery setting.

Special Instructions
To
apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. Optional: A cover letter that
   specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the
   position.

We may request references at a later time.Please apply by March 5th, 2026 for consideration.Note:
Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any
materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or
graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Essential Services
This
position is designated “essential services.” The incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies (snow,
wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event) and report to work for his / her regularly assigned shift during emergency campus
closures.