Baker II AM Shift

King's Hawaiian; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

King's Hawaiian is looking for a Production Baker in Torrance, California. This position requires a commitment to quality and food safety while assisting in the creation of various baked goods like breads, pastries, and cakes. The candidate should have at least 3-5 years of experience with yeast doughs and cake batters, along with a high school diploma or GED.

The role involves managing baking machinery, ensuring product quality, and maintaining a clean workspace. Compensation is set at $25.75 an hour, and successful candidates will need to be available for varying schedules, including holidays.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years work experience with yeast doughs and various cake batters.
• Experience with bakery production timelines preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs occasionally and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating baked goods from scratch following recipes.
• Operate baking machinery to produce various baked goods.
• Manage inventory of baked and unbaked goods ensuring freshness.

Skills

Yeast dough handling

Cake batter preparation

Logical reasoning

Basic English communication

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Start time: Ranges from 4am - 6am

• 8-hour shifts with OT during holiday seasons/as needed based on business demands

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.).
• Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles to ensure that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
• Deliver prepared product to oven to be baked.
• Assist in removing finished products from pans.
• Prepare orders to go out to customers.
• Manage both the baked and unbaked inventories and records (i.e. eggs, flour, and pastry cream) while keeping track of their expiration dates and cycling them appropriately for use before the product expires.
• Regulates the drafts and temperatures of the ovens and places/removes product from them while observing color and temperatures of products being baked.
• Combine measured ingredients in bowls for mixing or blending.
• Laminate all doughs (i.e. coffee cake, danish, croissant, puff, ensemada, cinnamon bread, etc.).
• Manage all pars, quality, and efficiency of product creation.
• Measure/weigh ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers.
• Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
• Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
• Roll, knead, cut, or shape dough to form various products (i.e. sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts and cookies).

Communication and Coordination

• Direct and/or coordinate bakery deliveries.
• Order and/or receive supplies.
• Alert Production Manager, Head Baker, and Baker 3 about any inconsistencies with product and/or process.

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.
• Inform management of necessary improvements in physical condition of building, repairs, and maintenance.
• Follow sanitation guidelines as prescribed by the health department.
• Cooperate on all matters relating to safety and health in the work area and positively promote safety in operations.
• Immediately report all accidents to the Supervisor/Manager and obtain first aid for all injuries.

Required Qualifications

• High School or GED.
• Minimum 3-5 years work experience with yeast doughs and a variety of cake batters.
• Experience working with bakery production timelines is highly preferred.
• Speaks and understands basic English.
• Logical reasoning capability.
• Able to report to work physically and mentally ready to do the job.
• 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 and schedule 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.

Compensation: $25.75 an hour

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