Baker

URBANE CAFE; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Demand Pay

Flexible scheduling

401K match

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Tuition reimbursement

Free meals

UC Cares program

Entertainment discounts

Paid vacation & life insurance

Comprehensive training

Job summary

Urbane Cafe in Santa Ana is seeking a passionate Bread Baker to craft focaccia from scratch daily. You will work with fresh ingredients in open-hearth ovens and share your pride with guests.

We offer competitive hourly pay with tips, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits for full-time team members, plus training and opportunities for growth in a growing Southern California concept.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively with the team; bilingual a plus.
• Able to stand for extended periods during shifts.
• Lifts up to 50 lbs and handles kitchen tasks safely.

Responsibilities

• Mix, knead and proof focaccia dough each shift.
• Bake fresh bread in open-hearth ovens with care.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe kitchen workspace.
• Follow recipes and portioning standards with passion.
• Support the team to keep operations moving.

Skills

Bilingual

Standing for long periods

Manual dexterity

Tools

Open-hearth ovens

Job description

Description

Get Fired Up For Your Future!

At Urbane Cafe, we're not just filling positions — we're building careers!

Voted a Great Place to Work!

California starts at $20.00/hr (Plus Tips! Earn an extra $1–$4/hr in tips) — Other states may vary. Benefits included!

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Are You a Dough Enthusiast?

We're looking for a passionate Bread Baker who takes pride in crafting the freshest, most delicious focaccia bread around. If you love the art of the bake and want to knead, create and innovate every single day — let's rise together!

At Urbane Cafe, our focaccia is made from scratch every morning and baked fresh in open-hearth ovens right in front of our guests. It's the heart of what we do, and we need someone who treats it that way.

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What You'll Do

• Mix, knead and proof focaccia dough to perfection — every shift, every time
• Bake fresh bread in our open-hearth ovens with consistency and pride
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe kitchen workspace
• Follow recipes and portioning standards while bringing your own passion to the craft
• Help keep things moving — support the team and jump in where needed

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What You Bring

• A genuine love for baking and food craftsmanship
• Attention to detail and a high standard for quality
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 35 lbs
• Reliability and a positive attitude
• Prior baking or kitchen experience a plus — but we'll train the right person!

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What You Get

• Competitive hourly pay plus tips — up to $4/hr extra just in tips
• On Demand Pay — get paid when you need it
• Scheduling flexibility — lunch and dinner shifts available
• Employer Match 401K with financial consulting (all team members)
• Dental, Vision and Pet Insurance (all team members)
• Tuition reimbursement (all team members)
• Free meals every shift — delicious and healthy (all team members)
• UC Cares Program — free support when life gets hard (all team members)
• Entertainment discounts (all team members)
• Medical, Paid Vacation and Life Insurance (full-time team members)
• Comprehensive training to set you up for success
• Real career growth — we're expanding fast!

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Our Story

Urbane Cafe is a family-owned company founded by Tom Holt, with locations across Southern California and Nevada — and more on the way. Every day, we make our focaccia dough from scratch and bake it fresh in open-hearth ovens, right in front of our guests. We craft gourmet sandwiches, farm fresh salads and unique bowls using refined local ingredients — all served with a smile in a warm, vibrant atmosphere.

We build organizations where people are inspired to better their lives and the lives of others. Delicious is in the Details — and so is everything we do.

If you have a can-do spirit and a hunger for growth, come join our team. Great food. Great people. Great fun.

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Requirements

• Able to communicate effectively and clearly with team – Bilingual a plus
• Able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds