Bagel Factory, a family-owned kosher bakery serving Los Angeles since 1973, is seeking an experienced, reliable and hardworking baker to join our production team. This is a hands-on position that includes baking bagels, breads, challah, cookies and other baked goods; preparing tuna salad, egg salad and additional food items; and completing daily cleaning and sanitation duties. Applicants must be comfortable handling different responsibilities in a fast-paced, high-volume bakery. Responsibilities

• Mix, shape, proof and bake bagels, breads, challah and other products
• Prepare cookies, pastries and a variety of baked goods
• Prepare tuna salad, egg salad and other food items according to our recipes
• Follow recipes, measurements and daily production schedules accurately
• Maintain consistent product quality, size, appearance, taste and freshness
• Monitor dough temperature, fermentation, proofing and baking times
• Safely operate commercial mixers, ovens and other bakery equipment
• Properly label, store and rotate ingredients and prepared foods
• Complete assigned production accurately and on time
• Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, workstations, floors and production areas
• Complete end-of-shift cleanup and leave the bakery ready for the next shift
• Follow all food-safety, sanitation and kosher kitchen requirements
• Assist with ingredient preparation, inventory and receiving supplies
• Perform additional baking, food-preparation and cleaning duties as needed Qualifications
• At least 1-2 years of professional bakery, kitchen or commercial food-production experience preferred
• Experience making bagels, breads, challah, cookies or yeast-based doughs strongly preferred
• Experience preparing tuna salad, egg salad or similar food items is helpful
• Able to follow recipes and consistently reproduce products
• Reliable, punctual and comfortable working early-morning shifts
• Available to work weekends and certain holiday production shifts
• Comfortable switching between baking, food preparation and cleaning duties
• Strong attention to sanitation, organization and food safety
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodation when needed
• Positive attitude and ability to work efficiently as part of a team
• Kosher bakery experience is helpful but not required; training will be provided What We Offer
• Consistent work schedule
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Employee food discounts
• Supportive, family-owned work environment
• Opportunity to grow with an established Los Angeles bakery

Pay:

From $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 - 40.0 per week

Work Location:

In person