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Proof & Gather Baking Company
Production Baker
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What they do
A Baker assembles ingredients and bakes breads, pastries, or a variety of other baked goods. May specialize in baking a particular product, such as bread or cakes, or specialize in a particular style of baking. Works in an independent bakery, restaurant, grocery store, or food manufacturing facility.
$41,340 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Join our team as a Production Baker, where your passion for baking and food preparation will shine! In this role, you will be responsible for creating high-quality baked goods in a fast-paced environment, ensuring consistency and excellence in every product. Your expertise will help deliver delicious treats to our customers while maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen workspace. If you thrive in high-volume production settings and love working with baked goods, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and grow with our team. Responsibilities Prepare a variety of baked goods including pastries, cookies, bread, desserts, and other confections according to established recipes and standards Operate kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, dough sheeters, and pastry tools safely and efficiently Maintain a clean and organized workspace by adhering to food safety protocols and sanitation procedures Package baked items carefully for storage or delivery, ensuring product integrity and presentation quality Follow food handling guidelines diligently to ensure safety and compliance with health regulations Assist in food preparation tasks such as measuring ingredients, portioning dough, and assembling products Skills Extensive experience in food production, baking, pastry preparation, and bread making Strong knowledge of food safety management practices and sanitation standards Skilled in operating various kitchen equipment safely and effectively Ability to follow recipes precisely while maintaining consistency across large batches High-volume production experience with an understanding of workflow efficiency Basic math skills for measuring ingredients accurately and managing inventory levels Experience in food handling within the food industry or culinary environment is highly desirable Knowledge of food safety regulations and proper food handling procedures This position will start out as part-time with the potential to go full-time. Weekend availability is a must!