Baker

Sidecar Doughnuts and Coffee • Los Angeles, CA

9h • $18 - $19

About The Position

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee is hiring a baker to make scratch-made doughnuts in small batches using high-quality ingredients. Bakers work across several production stations and develop their craft over time, helping deliver consistent, carefully made products and a positive guest experience. The role includes hands-on training and opportunities to increase pay by mastering additional skills and stations. Starting pay varies by location and follows the local market; entry-level bakers start at the local minimum wage.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of kitchen experience, including preparation work.
• Attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality products.
• Ability to work accurately and remain calm during busy periods.
• Dependability, punctuality, and readiness for early-morning or overnight production shifts.
• Ability to stand for full shifts and lift or move ingredients and equipment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices, or willingness to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Scale, measure, and prepare ingredients and components for daily production.
• Prepare, mix, and cut cake doughnuts, including making batter from scratch and cutting to specification.
• Prepare, mix, proof, and cut yeast doughnuts, managing dough from scratch through proofing and precise cutting.
• Fry doughnuts and glaze, fill, and top them to Sidecar’s presentation and quality standards.
• Maintain consistency in the taste, appearance, and weight of every batch.
• Keep the work station clean, organized, and food-safe, following health and sanitation standards.
• Communicate with teammates, support the production line during busy periods, and help prepare for the next shift.
• Learn additional baking stations and skills; employees trained on two skills become eligible to share in tips.
• Earn certifications across baking skills and learn front-of-house roles such as server and barista to become eligible for leadership roles.

Benefits

• Tips eligibility after training on two skills.
• Anniversary bonus.
• Referral bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; health insurance is available to full-time employees.
• 401(k) with matching contributions up to 4%.
• Employee discounts on products and merchandise.
• Flexible schedule.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Paid time off; paid vacation is available to full-time employees.
• Training and development, including hands-on training.
• Free doughnut and coffee beverage for each shift worked.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed