Overnight Bread Baker

Scratch Bakery Cafe • Laguna Hills, CA

4d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Scratch Bakery Cafe, a family-owned bakery in Laguna Hills, California, is hiring a Bread Baker for its overnight team. The baker will craft breads by hand—including sourdough, marbled rye, baguettes, Manna Buns, and focaccia—using traditional techniques, natural leavens, and high-quality ingredients. The role involves mixing, shaping, baking, following recipes and production schedules, monitoring ovens, maintaining a clean work area, and collaborating on new bread varieties.

The overnight shift is 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Training during the first 30–60 days will take place from 1:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with flexible days. The hourly pay is $20–$25, based on experience.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality.
• Availability for overnight shifts and for weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry 50-pound bags of flour and ingredients.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of baking experience; the employer will train the right person.

Responsibilities

• Mix, shape, and bake breads using sourdough starters and commercial yeast.
• Follow established recipes and production schedules.
• Monitor ovens and adjust baking processes to achieve consistent results.
• Collaborate with the team on new bread varieties.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.

Benefits

• $500 sign-on bonus after the 90-day introductory period.
• 50% off meals.
• Paid training.
• Benefits after the qualifying period, including a defined benefit retirement plan.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Opportunity for creative input in developing new bread varieties.
• Promotion opportunities as the company opens new locations.

What This Job Offers

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