Production Baker II

Salt & Straw • Portland, OR

12d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Salt & Straw is hiring a Production Baker II for its Central Kitchen of Oregon production facility in Portland’s Central Eastside. This intermediate-level Bake team role builds on the skills and responsibilities of a Production Baker I and helps produce inclusions, variegates, and MOMs used in finished ice cream products. The baker executes recipes accurately, organizes daily projects, supports production flow, and ensures products meet quality and food safety standards. Team members take ownership of assigned projects from start to finish while supporting efficient daily production.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working in commercial food preparation.
• At least 6 months of baking experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise recipes and instructions.
• Strong counting and math skills for accurate measuring, scaling, and portioning.
• Ability to work efficiently and stay organized in a fast-paced production environment.
• Clear communication and ability to collaborate across Bake, Spin, and Production teams.
• Ability to uphold food safety, sanitation, product quality, and efficiency standards.
• Comfort operating a variety of commercial kitchen and baking equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed recipe specifications and production procedures.
• Reliability and consistency, and comfort working around food allergens and in refrigerated or freezer environments.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow R&D recipe specifications and produce batches according to the daily production schedule.
• Own assigned daily projects, including ingredient organization, workflow execution, and project completion.
• Measure, portion, and weigh ingredients accurately.
• Operate baking equipment and follow recipe instructions to ensure proper timing, baking, and product quality.
• Follow GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and allergen-handling procedures.
• Identify and troubleshoot basic production issues, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Complete ingredient tracking sheets, work orders, and required production documentation accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace and assist with end-of-day production tasks.
• Demonstrate basic techniques and provide guidance to junior team members as needed.
• Enter production completion data and quantities into NetSuite accurately.

Benefits

• Optional access to earned wages before payday through Everyday Pay.
• 401(k) with company match; eligible after 3 months of service, with automatic enrollment and a 50% company match on deferrals up to 1% of pay.
• Paid time off accruing from approximately 2 weeks per year and increasing with tenure.
• Forty hours of sick leave after 30 days of employment, plus ongoing accrual based on hours worked.
• Twelve paid holidays annually.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following the start date.
• Career growth opportunities and up to $1,800 per year in education reimbursement for eligible programs.
• 30% discount on handmade ice cream and merchandise.
• Additional voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, commuter benefits, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED