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The Bagel Factory
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
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