Baker II - Food Manufacturing and Production
About The Position
Salt & Straw is looking for Production Bakers to support our Central Kitchen of Oregon (CKOR) production facility located in Portland’s Central Eastside. The Production Baker II is an intermediate-level role on the Bake team, building on the skills and responsibilities of a Production Baker I while helping produce inclusions, variegates, and MOMs used throughout our finished ice cream products. This role is responsible for executing recipes accurately, organizing daily projects, supporting production flow, and ensuring products meet Salt & Straw’s quality and food safety standards. Production Baker II team members are expected to take ownership of their assigned projects from start to finish while supporting efficient daily production.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience working in commercial food preparation
- A minimum of 6 months baking experience
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise recipes and instructions
- Strong counting and math skills for accurate measuring, scaling, and portioning
- Able to work efficiently and stay organized within a fast-paced production environment
- Communicate clearly and work collaboratively across Bake, Spin, and Production teams
- Can uphold high standards of food safety, sanitation, product quality, and efficiency
- Are comfortable operating a variety of commercial kitchen and baking equipment
- Can follow detailed recipe specifications and production procedures
- Are reliable, consistent, and comfortable working around food allergens and within refrigerated/freezer environments
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Responsibilities
- Follow recipe specifications provided by the R&D team and execute batches according to the daily production schedule
- Take ownership of assigned daily projects including ingredient organization, workflow execution, and project completion
- Accurately measure, portion, and weigh ingredients
- Operate baking equipment and follow recipe instructions to ensure proper timing, baking, and product quality
- Adhere to GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and allergen-handling procedures
- Identify and troubleshoot basic production issues while escalating concerns appropriately
- Complete ingredient tracking sheets, work orders, and required production documentation accurately
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace while assisting with End-of-Day production tasks
- Demonstrate basic techniques and provide guidance to junior team members as needed
- Accurately enter production completion data and quantities into NetSuite
Benefits
- Optional access to earned wages before payday
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave
- Twelve paid holidays annually
- Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
- Career development opportunities
- Up to $1,800/year in education reimbursement for eligible programs
- 30% discount on handmade ice cream and merchandise
- Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, commuter benefits, and pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
