Bakery Associate - Baker/Cake Decorator Chino Hills.
About The Position
The Bakery Associate may work as a Bread Baker, Cake Decorator, or Separator, producing and preparing high-quality bakery products according to company recipes, specifications, production procedures, and quality standards. The role includes preparing, baking, decorating, assembling, separating, organizing, and packaging products for sale and distribution, depending on the assigned position. Associates monitor product quality and help maintain food safety, consistency, and presentation standards. The position works in a fast-paced bakery environment and involves collaboration with store leadership and other associates, meeting daily production schedules, and supporting other bakery or storefront departments as business needs require. Associates maintain clean and sanitary work areas; follow company, Health Department, and food-safety rules; properly operate, clean, and maintain bakery equipment; and assist with inventory rotation and quality control. The job requires nearly continuous standing and walking, repetitive hand movements, reaching, bending, kneeling, squatting, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds. Employees may work around hot ovens and equipment and in coolers or freezers. Early-morning, weekend, and holiday availability is preferred. The posting lists the position as full-time or part-time and states minimum availability of 32 hours per week for full-time employees and 20 hours per week for part-time employees.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Ability to speak and understand conversational English.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a ServSafe Food Handler Certification where required.
- Ability to perform the position's physical duties, including extended standing and walking, repetitive hand and wrist movements, reaching, bending, kneeling, squatting, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Previous bakery, cake decorating, food production, restaurant, or kitchen experience preferred.
- Passion for creating high-quality bakery products.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Early-morning, weekend, and holiday availability is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, bake, decorate, assemble, or separate bakery products according to the assigned role, company recipes, specifications, and quality standards.
- Measure, mix, prepare, and finish products while following established production procedures.
- Decorate cakes with precision and maintain presentation and consistency standards when assigned as a Cake Decorator.
- Separate, organize, package, and prepare finished bakery products for distribution and sale when assigned as a Separator.
- Monitor product quality throughout the production process.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, Health Department, and company regulations.
- Properly operate, clean, and maintain bakery equipment.
- Work efficiently to meet daily production schedules and deadlines.
- Assist with inventory rotation and quality control.
- Cross-train and support other bakery or storefront departments as business needs require.
- Work collaboratively with store leadership and fellow associates.
- Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and follow company policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Free meal during scheduled shifts
- 20% employee discount while off duty
- Employee referral bonus program
- Accelerated career advancement opportunities
- Comprehensive training and development
- Fun, supportive, and team-oriented work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
