Production Baker I

Salt & Straw • Portland, OR

7d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Salt & Straw is looking for Production Bakers to support our Central Kitchen of Oregon (CKOR) production facility located in Portland’s Central Eastside. The Production Baker is an entry-level role on the Bake team and serves as the primary development pathway into more advanced baking positions within the department. The Bake team is responsible for producing inclusions and variegates used throughout Salt & Straw’s finished ice cream products. This role focuses on ingredient preparation, product handling, food safety, recipe execution, and supporting production flow by preparing inclusions to Spin-ready specifications. Production Bakers help ensure products are accurately prepared, organized, labeled, and ready to support daily production needs.

Requirements

• Prior experience working in commercial food preparation, manufacturing, production, or warehouse environments
• Baking experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and instructions
• Basic counting and math skills for measuring and portioning ingredients
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Communicate clearly and work well within a team environment
• Reliable, consistent, and able to follow safety, sanitation, and quality guidelines
• Show curiosity, willingness to learn, and interest in growing within the Bake department
• Comfortable working around food allergens and within refrigerated/freezer environments
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and performing repetitive tasks

Responsibilities

• Assess equipment, tools, and ingredient needs at the start of each assigned project
• Prepare inclusions for Spin production using semi-automated cutters, hand tools, or manual methods
• Support the bake process by following production schedules and recipe steps appropriate for the role
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace while following GMPs and food safety standards
• Troubleshoot basic ingredient, supply, or product consistency concerns while escalating issues appropriately
• Store, label, and organize sub-assemblies to support efficient Bake and Spin production flow
• Accurately complete ingredient tracking sheets, work orders, and required production documentation
• Clean equipment and tools as part of daily sanitation procedures
• Support completion of End-of-Day production checklists
• Accurately enter production completion data and quantities into NetSuite

Benefits

• Optional access to earned wages before payday
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave
• Twelve paid holidays annually
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Career Development & Tuition Assistance
• 30% discount on handmade ice cream and merchandise
• Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, commuter benefits, and pet insurance

What This Job Offers

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