Lead Baker / Senior Scratch Baker

Frazier Farms•Vista, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Frazier Farms Market is looking for an experienced, hands-on scratch baker to join our bakery team in a lead capacity. This role is ideal for someone who loves working with dough, understands fermentation, scaling, and production baking, and takes pride in consistently high-quality baked goods. This is not a decorator-only or heat-and-serve role. You will be actively baking from scratch every day while helping guide and support the bakery team.

Requirements

2–5+ years of professional baking experience required
Strong scratch baking background (commercial or high-volume bakery preferred)
Prior lead or supervisory experience is a plus
Solid understanding of commercial baking processes and food safety
Reliable, organized, and able to work independently
Positive attitude and team-focused mindset
Open availability, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays
Must be at least 18 years of age and able to obtain/maintain a CA Food Handler Card
Ability to stand for extended periods (6–8 hours)
Lift up to 50 lbs. and work in hot and cold environments
Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand motions
Comfortable working around ovens, mixers, and bakery equipment

Nice To Haves

Prior lead or supervisory experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare doughs, batters, fillings, and icings from scratch following established recipes
Mix, scale, shape, proof, bake, finish, and present breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and seasonal items
Operate commercial mixers, ovens, and bakery equipment safely and efficiently
Adjust bake times, temperatures, and techniques to maintain consistent quality
Perform daily quality checks for freshness, texture, flavor, and appearance
Provide day-to-day direction and hands-on training to bakery associates
Help prioritize production, assign tasks, and meet daily baking goals
Serve as a lead presence in the bakery when the Bakery Manager is not on site
Lead by example with professionalism, teamwork, and a strong work ethic
Maintain strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and allergen standards
Follow FIFO rotation, labeling, and proper storage procedures
Assist with receiving deliveries, inventory checks, and ingredient organization
Keep workstations, tools, and equipment clean and well-maintained