AM Morning Pastry Baker/FT

SusieCakes Bakery; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery is seeking an AM Morning Pastry Baker to join their team in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will manage production and prepare a variety of baked goods while ensuring food safety standards. This full-time role offers flexible scheduling and a vibrant work environment, perfect for those who love baking and connecting with the community.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Free non-slip shoes (annually!)

Birthday month PTO with complimentary cake

Company holidays off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation, 401k, FSA

Paid Sick Time

Referral Program

Pet rescue reimbursement and pet insurance

Generous 50% discount on all desserts

Qualifications

• One year of previous culinary experience; pastry/baking experience strongly preferred.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Manage production and prepare a wide variety of baked goods according to recipes.
• Ensure all food is prepared according to required food safety standards.
• Operate and maintain bakery equipment.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Cross-Functional Roles

Reliability

Education

Culinary Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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SusieCakes has 26 bakery locations across CA, TX, and TN. Our bakeries are filled with the delicious tastes and sweet smells of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, and bars — all baked from scratch, on-site daily, using the freshest and finest ingredients.

Please apply through the provided link and complete your application today!

In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this California position is between $20.00 and $22.00 an hour. Actual compensation will be based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Tips: average +$2-$3 per hour

Full time: 32-40 hours a week. Weekend availability is a must. Shifts can start as early as 3 am.

At SusieCakes, we make old-fashioned, sentimental dessert favorites — just like you may remember from your childhood! Our bakeries are filled with the delicious tastes and sweet smells of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, and bars — all baked from scratch, on-site daily, using the freshest and finest ingredients. Our signature Celebration Cake is a birthday staple on tens of thousands of tables.

Our bakeries blend nostalgia with the warmth and feel of a modern, neighborhood bakery. “Connecting through Celebration” is our purpose, and we strive for this every day with our team members, guests, and community.

Our bakeries are lively and bustling with genuinely friendly people who have the “hospitality gene.” They understand the importance of their daily tasks and are empowered to make days better. Their connections to our guests and each other distinguish SusieCakes from other bakeries.

The pastry baker assists in culinary operations by managing and producing all baked goods alongside other culinary team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage production and prepare a wide variety of standard and custom baked goods according to recipes
• Mix, bake, build, decorate, and inscribe products efficiently (as applicable)
• Ensure all food is prepared, handled, and stored according to required food safety standards
• Operate and maintain bakery equipment

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible work schedule
• Free non-slip shoes (annually!)
• Birthday month PTO with complimentary cake
• Company holidays off (Thanksgiving, December 25th-27th, and New Year’s Day)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Vacation, 401k, FSA
• Paid Sick Time
• Referral Program
• Pet rescue reimbursement and pet insurance
• Flexible return to work schedule for maternity leave
• Generous 50% discount on all desserts

Qualifications

• One year of previous culinary experience; pastry/baking experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work in cross-functional roles (front-of-house & back-of-house)
• Reliable transportation

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, kneeling, bending, and reaching overhead
• Able to stand for extended periods
• Must be able to lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to taste products for quality assurance (buttercream, cakes, cupcakes, batter, cookie dough, etc.)

Education

• Culinary degree preferred
• High school diploma or GED

Language Skills

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English

Other

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services