Production Baker II

Salt & Straw•Portland, OR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Salt & Straw is hiring an intermediate-level Production Baker II for its Bake team at the Central Kitchen of Oregon (CKOR) production facility in Portland’s Central Eastside. Building on the skills and responsibilities of a Production Baker I, this role 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. The position is full-time, hourly, and non-exempt. The anticipated hiring range is $19.60–$21.77 per hour; the broader compensation range, reflecting future earning growth within the role, is $19.60–$23.95. The schedule is Monday through Friday, working four 10-hour shifts from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role involves working around common food allergens, including peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, soy, wheat, and seafood, as well as refrigerated and freezer environments. Salt & Straw describes its values as Create the Unbelievable, Show Up Generously, Act with Thoughtful Curiosity, Share Human Kindness, and Make It Count.

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 high standards of food safety, sanitation, product quality, and efficiency.
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/freezer environments.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow R&D recipe specifications and execute batches according to the daily production schedule.
Take ownership of assigned daily projects, including ingredient organization, workflow execution, and project completion.
Accurately measure, portion, and weigh ingredients.
Operate baking equipment and follow recipe instructions to ensure correct timing, baking, and product quality.
Follow GMPs and food safety, sanitation, and allergen-handling procedures.
Identify and troubleshoot basic production issues, escalating concerns appropriately.
Accurately complete ingredient tracking sheets, work orders, and required production documentation.
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 accurately into NetSuite.

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.

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