Baker III - Food Manufacturing and Production

Salt & Straw • Portland, OR

2d • $22 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to our world of ice cream innovation, where every scoop tells a story of passion, creativity, and quality ingredients. At our Salt & Straw Central Kitchen, we take pride in our commitment to crafting ice cream experiences that go beyond the ordinary. From the blissed-out cows of fifth-generation, family-owned Scott Brothers Dairy to the herbaceous liqueurs from craft distilleries, each ingredient is carefully selected for its unique flavor and origin. Our process is more than just churning; it's an art form. Inspired by local artisans and exotic flavors, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of traditional ice cream-making, blending intriguing ingredients. In our kitchen, every batch is made with care and attention to detail, ensuring that each bite is a harmonious symphony of flavors and textures. Join us in our quest for ice cream perfection, where innovation and imagination collide to create unforgettable experiences. Position Summary: The Baker 3 team member is a lead-level position on the Bake team with expanded experience, skills, and responsibilities beyond those of Baker 1 and Baker 2. The Bake team’s goal is to produce high-quality inclusions and variegates efficiently and accurately for use in Salt & Straw’s ice cream. The Baker 3 plays a key role in upholding our highest standards of product quality. This role assists with daily production planning, provides leadership on the floor, and helps allocate projects based on complexity and team skillsets to maintain safety, efficiency, and consistency. Baker 3 team members also act as a technical resource for the team, advising on methods, troubleshooting issues, and supporting junior team members throughout the shift. Success in this role is achieved through strong process knowledge, a positive attitude, and the ability to guide and support others in meeting daily production goals safely and efficiently.

Requirements

• At least 2 years working in commercial food preparation
• Minimum 1 year baking experience
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise recipes and instructions
• Good counting and math skills for measuring, scaling, and portioning
• Able to work efficiently and stay organized in a fast-paced production environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to bring hospitality into all interactions
• Able to work effectively with people of all backgrounds and identities
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing facility and coordinating tasks across teams
• Ability to coach, guide, and motivate team members during daily production
• Ability to uphold high standards of food safety, sanitation, product quality, and efficiency
• Ability to follow detailed recipe specifications from R&D and adjust processes as needed
• Proficient operating a wide range of commercial kitchen and baking equipment
• Reliable, consistent, and able to model adherence to SOPs, safety expectations, and production procedures
• Fluency in English

Responsibilities

• Review the daily production schedule and work orders to help plan the day, reprioritize tasks, and assign projects based on team skillsets
• Lead and support the Bake team throughout the shift to meet production goals safely, cleanly, and efficiently
• Follow recipe specifications accurately, including weighing ingredients, sequencing steps, and using the appropriate equipment
• Provide hands-on guidance during production, demonstrating proper methods and workflow to ensure high-quality, consistent outputs
• Observe and evaluate products—from raw ingredients to finished inclusions—to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) across the Bake Team by monitoring organization and sanitation and correcting deviations as needed
• Monitor production flow, identify basic efficiency or ergonomic concerns, and adjust tasks or escalate as appropriate
• Ensure ingredients, tools, and equipment are ready, available, and clean at the start of each project
• Monitor ingredient organization, labeling, and storage to support accuracy, traceability, and production readiness
• Communicate clearly with team members about ingredient status, lot codes, expiration dates, and any issues that impact production
• Train and retrain team members on equipment operation, production methods, organization, and safety best practices
• Reinforce and communicate new policies and procedures to team members to ensure consistency
• Promptly communicate personnel or production issues (resolved or unresolved) to the Bake Supervisor
• Ensure that all team members receive timely rest breaks and meal periods in accordance with company policy
• Serve as backup to the Supervisor when needed
• Accurately enter production completion and quantities into NetSuite, verifying amounts and work order numbers to support inventory and reporting accuracy

Benefits

• Financial Flexibility: Optional Everyday Pay for access to earned wages anytime, plus a 401(k) match with a 50% company match up to 1% of your salary after three months.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available the first of the month following or coinciding with the hire date, plus FSA, HSA, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage options.
• Mental Health Support: Free, 24/7 access to licensed mental health professionals for you and your family through multiple support options, including text, chat, web, in-person, and group sessions.
• Work-Life Balance: Two consecutive days off weekly, Paid Sick Time (40 hours upon hire, then accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked), approximately two weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year for the first two years (increasing to three weeks in years 3–5, and four weeks starting in year 6), 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 70% of pay, and holiday pay for 12 recognized holidays.
• Perks & Discounts: 30% Team Member discount, early access to new flavors, Commuter FSA, UHC Wellness Rewards (earn up to $1,000), and affordable FIGO Pet Insurance.
• Education & Career Growth: Up to $1,800 per year in Educational Assistance, plus career pathing and development opportunities.
• Inclusive Culture: A supportive, welcoming workplace where every Team Member is valued and respected.
• Wage Transparency: We are actively embracing pay transparency by disclosing the hiring wage for this role as $21.51 - $22.94, highlighting its full earning potential within the broader range of $21.51 - $26.29.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED