Baker I (AM Shift)

King's Hawaiian; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s Hawaiian in Torrance, CA is hiring a Baker 1 to produce a range of bakery items in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment. Under the direction of the Production Manager and Head Baker, you will weigh, mix, and bake breads, cookies, cakes and pastries according to recipes and schedules.

You must have a High School diploma or GED, basic English, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. The role includes night/weekend shifts with a pay rate of $22.28 per hour and a strong focus on safety and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid Food Handler’s Certificate preferred.
• Speaks and understands basic English.
• Logical reasoning ability.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours when required.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist Production Manager, Head Baker and other bakers to create baked goods by following recipes and product directions.
• Operate baking machinery to produce items such as breads, cookies, cakes and pastries.
• Prepare orders for customers and manage inventory of ingredients with attention to expiration dates.
• Adhere to food safety laws and sanitation guidelines in all production activities.
• Keep work area clean, organized and safe and report safety concerns to supervisors.

Skills

Basic English

Logical reasoning

Multi-tasking

Physical stamina

Able to lift 50 lbs

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Joining King’s Hawaiian makes you part of our ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If you’re excited to rise with our team, come and join our ohana!

Under the direction of the Production Manager and Head baker, the Baker 1 is responsible for the production of multiple bakery products according to culinary, production and quality standards. The Baker 1 staff member will accurately and appropriately utilize bakery equipment to weigh, sift, measure and mix baking ingredients in order to prepare and bake the baked good items (i.e. breads, rolls, cookies, pies, cakes and brownies). All production will be completed by the Baker 1 employee while adhering to all food handling and sanitation guidelines as well as established timelines set forth by the production schedule.

Job Responsibilities:

Production Operation:

• Assist Production Manager, Head Baker and other bakers as well as work independently to create baked goods by following recipes and/or product directions to prepare items from scratch (i.e. breads, cookies, rolls, muffins, biscuits, cakes, and pastries).
• Mix and deposit batters into pans to prepare for baking (i.e. high ratio cake, cheesecake, fillings, pound cakes, crumb, graham crust etc.).
• Assist Production Manager, Head Baker and other bakers in operating baking machinery to produce baked goods (i.e. ovens, slicing machine, wrapping machine, etc.).
• Assist in removing finished products from pans
• Prepare orders to go out to customers
• Manage both the baked and unbaked inventories (i.e. eggs, flour, and pastry cream) while keeping track of their expiration dates and cycling them appropriately for use before the product expires.
• Roll, cut, bake cookie dough.
• Place finished cookies into bags for selling.
• Slice and bag loaves of bread and rolls.
• Create pastry dough and coffee cake make-up.
• Create chocolate crumb from chocolate cakes.
• Regulates the drafts and temperatures of the ovens and places/removes product from them.

Health and Safety:

• Keep all food storage areas clean and sanitary
• Maintain and sanitize baking utensils, tools, and machinery.
• Strictly adhere to food safety laws and standards while preparing bakery products.
• Follow all Company Safety policies and procedures.
• Keep work area clean, organized and safe.
• Informs management of necessary improvements in physical condition of building, repairs, and maintenance.
• Follows all sanitation guidelines as prescribed by the health department.
• Cooperates on all matters relating to safety and health in the work area and positively promotes safety in operations.
• Immediately reports all accidents to the Supervisor/Manager and obtains first aid for all injuries.

Required Qualifications:

• High School or GED
• Valid Food Handler’s Certificate preferred
• Speaks and understands basic English
• Logical reasoning ability
• Able to be present at work for assigned schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours when required
• Able to handle multiple tasks and work well in an environment with time constraints
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs, frequently lift up to 25lbs and regularly lift up to 10lbs

The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.

King’s Hawaiian is committed to providing a safe and drug-free work environment for our employees

Pay rate: $22.28 per hour

King’s Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.