Bakery Associate - Baker/Cake Decorator Mira Mesa.
About The Position
85°C Bakery Cafe is hiring a Bakery Associate to prepare high-quality breads, cakes, and other bakery products. Depending on the assigned role, the associate may bake, decorate, assemble, separate, package, and prepare products for sale or distribution, following company recipes, production procedures, and quality standards. The role contributes to food safety, product consistency, and timely production in a fast-paced bakery environment. Associates maintain sanitary work areas, operate and care for bakery equipment, monitor product quality, assist with inventory rotation, and collaborate with store leadership and other departments. The position involves frequent standing and walking, repetitive hand motions, bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Employees may work around hot ovens and in temperature-controlled areas such as coolers and freezers. The posting lists the position as full-time/part-time.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent 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.
- Ability to speak and understand conversational English.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a ServSafe Food Handler Certification where required.
- Availability of at least 20 hours per week for part-time employees or 32 hours per week for full-time employees.
- Ability to perform the physical duties of the position, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, extended standing and walking, repetitive hand and wrist movements, bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting, and reaching overhead.
Nice To Haves
- Previous bakery, cake decorating, food production, restaurant, or kitchen experience.
- Early morning, weekend, and holiday availability.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, bake, decorate, assemble, or separate bakery products according to assigned role, company recipes, specifications, and quality standards.
- Measure, mix, prepare, and finish products according to established production procedures.
- Decorate cakes precisely and maintain presentation and consistency standards when working as a Cake Decorator.
- Separate, organize, package, and prepare finished bakery products for distribution and sale when working as a Separator.
- Monitor product quality throughout production.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, Health Department, and company regulations.
- Operate, clean, and maintain bakery equipment properly.
- 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
