Production Baker II

Salt & Straw • Portland, OR

7d • $20 - $22 • 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 II is an intermediate-level role on the Bake team, building on the skills and responsibilities of a Production Baker I while helping produce inclusions, variegates, and MOMs used throughout our finished ice cream products. This role is responsible for executing recipes accurately, organizing daily projects, supporting production flow, and ensuring products meet Salt & Straw’s quality and food safety standards. Production Baker II team members are expected to take ownership of their assigned projects from start to finish while supporting efficient daily production.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working in commercial food preparation
• A minimum of 6 months 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
• Able to work efficiently and stay organized within a fast-paced production environment
• Communicate clearly and work collaboratively across Bake, Spin, and Production teams
• Can uphold high standards of food safety, sanitation, product quality, and efficiency
• Comfortable operating a variety of commercial kitchen and baking equipment
• Can follow detailed recipe specifications and production procedures
• Reliable, consistent, and comfortable working around food allergens and within refrigerated/freezer environments

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Follow recipe specifications provided by the R&D team 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 proper timing, baking, and product quality
• Adhere to GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and allergen-handling procedures
• Identify and troubleshoot basic production issues while escalating concerns appropriately
• Complete ingredient tracking sheets, work orders, and required production documentation accurately
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace while assisting with End-of-Day production tasks
• Demonstrate basic techniques and provide guidance to junior team members as needed
• Accurately enter production completion data and quantities into NetSuite

Benefits

• Optional access to earned wages before payday for added financial flexibility
• 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: Accrues starting at approximately 2 weeks per year, increasing with tenure
• Sick Leave: Forty hours provided after 30 days of employment plus ongoing accrual based on hours worked
• Twelve paid holidays annually
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage: Available beginning the first of the month following your start date
• Career Development & Tuition Assistance: Career growth opportunities and up to $1,800/year in education reimbursement for eligible programs
• Team Member Discount: Enjoy a 30% discount on our 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