Artisan Bread Maker

Katella Deli; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Katella Deli in Los Alamitos, CA, seeks a detail-oriented team member to support quality control and food-safety practices in our bakery operations.

You will inspect baked goods, check ingredients, and help educate staff on QA best practices, working on-site with the bakery team.

A California Food Handlers card is required; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• California Food Handlers card required for all food service employees who prepare, store, and serve food.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish skills helpful, but not required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and address quality-related issues.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections of baked goods to ensure they meet visual, taste, texture, and overall quality standards.
• Collaborate with bakers and production staff to address any quality concerns and provide immediate feedback for improvements.
• Check incoming ingredients for freshness, quality, and adherence to specifications before use.
• Verify that the baking process follows established recipes and procedures accurately. Monitor temperature, baking time and equipment settings to ensure consistent product quality.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment in accordance with food safety regulations.
• Conduct regular hygiene and sanitation inspections of equipment, workspaces, and personnel. Ensure that all employees follow proper food handling, personal hygiene, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with bakery team members to educate them on quality control best practices.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Quality control

Food safety

Communication

Problem-solving

Bilingual

Job description

Description

Katella team members will be ambassadors of the Katella brand and are expected to always provide the highest level of hospitality to our guests. All team members are expected to be committed to being part of a growing company, maintaining a professional demeanor while remaining personable and welcoming to our guests.

Katella's mission is to create a memorable and thoughtful dining experience for every guest who walks through our doors while providing the highest-quality products at the best possible value.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct routine inspections of baked goods to ensure they meet visual, taste, texture, and overall quality standards.
• Collaborate with bakers and production staff to address any quality concerns and provide immediate feedback for improvements.
• Check incoming ingredients for freshness, quality, and adherence to specifications before use.
• Verify that the baking process follows established recipes and procedures accurately. Monitor temperature, baking time and equipment settings to ensure consistent product quality.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment in accordance with food safety regulations.
• Conduct regular hygiene and sanitation inspections of equipment, workspaces, and personnel. Ensure that all employees follow proper food handling, personal hygiene, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with bakery team members to educate them on quality control best practices.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• California Food Handlers card is required for all food service employees who prepare, store, and serve food.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish skills helpful, but not required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and address quality-related issues.
• Strong communication skills