What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bakery Packaging Supervisor position at Montana State University?
Culinary Services Division (CSD), a division of Auxiliary Services, provides meals and specialty beverages for over 18,000 customers daily and is an integral part of campus life and the overall college experience. CSD proudly provides Montana State University students with not only a repertoire of various cuisines, cooking styles, and flavors, but a comfortable atmosphere to meet friends, study, and simply relax. The division is comprised of 2 residential dining halls, several retail operations including 4 coffee shops, Chick-fil-A, the Union Market and Bobcat Grill, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse and Bobcat Stadium Concessions, Fork in the Road food truck, MSU Catering, Indulge In-House Bakery and Commissary Kitchen, and the Farm to Campus Program.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under general supervision of the management staff, the Bakery Packaging Supervisor is a working supervisory position. They are responsible to oversee the daily activities and staff of the labeling and packaging stations, the pots and pans area, and the laundry area.
- Actively leads the day to day activities of the labeling and packaging stations while ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures and techniques. Duties include:
- Ensures that staff is trained and efficiently operating the equipment.
- Reviews all production sheets
- Produces labels
- Schedules packaging production
- Performs regular quality control checks on outbound product
- Pays special attention to allergen protocols
- Responsible for finished product inventory
- Ensures production is ready for shipping to meet deadlines.
- Ensures equipment is functioning correctly and alerts management to any maintenance needs
- Actively leads the day to day activities of the pots and pans and laundry areas while ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures and techniques. Duties include:
- Assigns duties to staff.
- Trains staff and ensures compliance with items such as:
- Proper and safe equipment operation
- Opening and closing procedures for filling, cleaning, and draining dishwasher
- Maintains information of what equipment can go into the dishwasher
- Maintains knowledge of washer and dryer operation, use of chemicals, and laundry schedules
- Leads and directs 10-15 student and temporary staff working in the labeling and packaging area, the pots and pans area, and laundry.
- Leads the daily cleaning of equipment in all areas and their surrounding areas.
- Actively performs all duties related to each area as needed.
- Ensures compliance with sanitation guidelines and food handling and storage FDA codes and as directed by MSU’s Registered Sanitarian.
- Works in kitchen production as needed to assist with all types of baked goods and prepared food.
- And contributes to the success of the department as an active member of the team while performing other duties as needed in support of the department’s mission.
This is a permanent position with the University. If you are a student of MSU and seek a student worker position, please go to: http://www.montana.edu/comeworkwithus/.
Everyone is welcome to apply/interview for this position but the Culinary Services Department lacks the necessary funding to provide sponsorship at this time.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Progressively responsible experience working in high-volume food production and/or food packaging or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Experience leading a team.
- Experience operating commercial food service equipment.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Food labeling and/or packaging experience.
- Experience with inventory.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Exhibit interest in the culinary arts and exercise critically good judgment concerning taste and aesthetics of food quality
- Work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with CS staff in a team-oriented environment with the ultimate goal of providing excellent customer service
- Work well individually or on a team
- Exhibit strong communication skills both verbally and in writing
- Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment
- Exhibit excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping skills
- Prioritize and organize workload in order to complete tasks in a timely manner
- Quickly adapt to changing priorities
- Represent the department and the University to others in a professional and courteous manner
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- May work days, weekends, long hours, consecutive days during busy periods, and occasional holidays as the school and event schedule demands.
- Occasional work outside and in inclement weather assisting with special events.
- Possess an 4 hour management sanitation certification or have the ability to become certified.
- Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and directions to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and communicate effectively with customers (staff, visitors, students) by listening and speaking clearly to them.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Normal kitchen, bakery, cooler, freezer and dock environments.
- Stationary or moving about for long periods of time.
- Moving products and other related items up and down stairs.
- Frequently moving and placing containers/items weighing up to 50 lbs and occasionally 75lbs.
- Bending, kneeling, stretching and general moving about while stocking products.
- Gripping handles on small kitchen utensils and other equipment.
- Performing repetitive motions related to job duties.
- Regular exposure to cleaning chemicals.
This position has supervisory duties?
No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Upon completion of a successful search.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on July 6, 2026 ; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
Please address the qualifications in your cover letter and resume.
Questions? Contact: Search Support at auxjobs@montana.edu or 406-994-6468.
Questions? Contact: Search Support at auxjobs@montana.edu or 406-994-6468.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.