Bakery Associate - Baker/Cake Decorator Alhambra.

85C Bakery Cafe•Alhambra, CA

6d•$20 - $21•Onsite

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, or prepare products for distribution and sale. The position follows company recipes, specifications, production procedures, and quality standards, with a focus on food safety, consistency, and product quality. Associates maintain clean and sanitary work areas, operate and care for bakery equipment, support inventory rotation and quality control, and collaborate with store leadership and other associates. Cross-training and support for bakery or storefront departments may be required as business needs dictate. The role is listed as full-time/part-time, pays $20.00–$20.50 per hour, and is located in Alhambra, California. Weekend availability is preferred; early morning, weekend, and holiday availability is strongly preferred. Part-time employees must be available for at least 20 hours per week, and full-time employees for at least 32 hours per week. The work involves frequent physical activity and exposure to hot ovens and temperature-controlled areas, including 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.
Ability to work at least 20 hours per week for part-time employment or 32 hours per week for full-time employment.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including nearly continuous standing and walking.
Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements and reach overhead.
Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat, stoop, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work around hot ovens and bakery equipment and in temperature-controlled environments, including coolers and freezers.
Dependability, motivation, and willingness to learn.
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.

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.
Weekend availability 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 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 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.