Bakery Associate - Baker/Cake Decorator Corona.
About The Position
85°C Bakery Cafe is hiring a Bakery Associate to prepare and produce fresh breads, decorated cakes, and other bakery products. Depending on the assigned role, the associate may bake, decorate, assemble, separate, organize, package, and prepare products for sale or distribution. Work is performed according to company recipes, specifications, production procedures, and quality standards, with attention to food safety, consistency, and presentation. The role supports daily production schedules and may involve cross-training or assisting other bakery or storefront departments as business needs require. This position is based in Corona, California. It is listed as full-time/part-time, with a stated minimum availability of 32 hours per week for full-time employees and 20 hours per week for part-time employees. Early morning, weekend, and holiday availability is strongly preferred. The work involves nearly continuous standing and walking, repetitive hand movements, reaching, bending, kneeling, squatting, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Associates work around hot ovens and bakery equipment and may encounter the extreme temperatures of coolers and freezers. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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.
- Availability of at least 20 hours per week for part-time employees or 32 hours per week for full-time employees.
- 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 perform frequent physical activity, including extended standing and walking, repetitive hand and wrist movements, bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work around hot ovens and bakery equipment and in temperature-controlled environments, including coolers and freezers.
Nice To Haves
- Previous bakery, cake decorating, food production, restaurant, or kitchen experience preferred.
- Passion for creating high-quality bakery products.
- Early morning, weekend, and holiday availability is strongly preferred.
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 using established production procedures.
- Decorate cakes precisely while maintaining 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 production.
- 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
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
