Baker - Production Baker II

Salt & Straw; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Everyday Pay: access to earned wages

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Team member discount

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Salt & Straw is seeking a Production Baker II for our Central Kitchen of Oregon (CKOR) in Portland, OR. The role supports daily production and ensures quality, following recipes and managing projects from start to finish.

You will measure ingredients, operate baking equipment, and maintain food safety standards while collaborating with the Bake, Spin, and Production teams. Prior baking experience is preferred, with strong attention to detail and reliable performance.

Qualifications

• Have at least 1 year of experience working in commercial food preparation.
• Have a minimum of 6 months baking experience.
• Ability to follow detailed recipes and production procedures.
• Strong counting and math skills for accurate measuring, scaling, and portioning.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipe specifications provided by the R&D team and execute batches according to the daily production schedule.
• Take ownership of assigned daily projects including ingredient organization, workflow execution, and project completion.
• Accurately measure, portion, and weigh ingredients.
• Operate baking equipment and follow recipe instructions to ensure proper timing, baking, and product quality.
• Adhere to GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and allergen-handling procedures.
• Identify and troubleshoot basic production issues while escalating concerns appropriately.
• Complete ingredient tracking sheets, work orders, and required production documentation accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace while assisting with End-of-Day production tasks.
• Demonstrate basic techniques and provide guidance to junior team members as needed.
• Accurately enter production completion data and quantities into NetSuite.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow precise recipes

Mathematical accuracy

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Central Kitchen Oregon - Portland, OR 97214Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $19.60 - $20.92 HourlyJob Shift: Day

Baker II - Production Kitchen

Full-Time | Hourly (Non-Exempt) $19.60 - $20.92

Salt & Straw is looking for Production Bakers to support our Central Kitchen of Oregon (CKOR) production facility located in Portland’s Central Eastside.

The Production Baker II is an intermediate-level role on the Bake team, building on the skills and responsibilities of a Production Baker I while helping produce inclusions, variegates, and MOMs used throughout our finished ice cream products. This role is responsible for executing recipes accurately, organizing daily projects, supporting production flow, and ensuring products meet Salt & Straw’s quality and food safety standards. Production Baker II team members are expected to take ownership of their assigned projects from start to finish while supporting efficient daily production.

What Salt & Straw Production Bakers Do

• Follow recipe specifications provided by the R&D team and execute batches according to the daily production schedule
• Take ownership of assigned daily projects including ingredient organization, workflow execution, and project completion
• Accurately measure,portion, and weigh ingredients
• Operate baking equipment and follow recipe instructions to ensure proper timing, baking, and product quality
• Adhere to GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and allergen-handling procedures
• Identify and troubleshoot basic production issues while escalating concerns appropriately
• Complete ingredient tracking sheets, work orders, and required production documentation accurately
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace while assisting with End-of-Day production tasks
• Demonstrate basic techniques and provide guidance to junior team members as needed
• Accurately enter production completion data and quantities into NetSuite

Qualifications

• Have at least 1 year of experience working in commercial food preparation
• Have a minimum of 6 months baking experience
• Have strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise recipes and instructions
• Have strong counting and math skills for accurate measuring, scaling, and portioning
• Are able to work efficiently and stay organized within a fast-paced production environment
• Communicate clearly and work collaboratively across Bake, Spin, and Production teams
• Can uphold high standards of food safety, sanitation, product quality, and efficiency
• Are comfortable operating a variety of commercial kitchen and baking equipment
• Can follow detailed recipe specifications and production procedures
• Are reliable, consistent, and comfortable working around food allergens and within refrigerated/freezer environments
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Physical Demands

• Standing 75% of the time
• Walking 25% of the time
• Occasional to frequent bending, pushing, pulling
• Frequent lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Occasionally lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent repetitive motion
• Regularly required to use hands to handle or operate tools, equipment, or controls
• Will be required to regularly talk, hear and see.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus

What You’ll Get

• Everyday Pay: Optional access to earned wages before payday for added financial flexibility.
• 401(k) with Company Match: Eligible after 3 months of service, with automatic enrollment and a 50% company match on deferrals, up to 1% of pay.
• Paid Time Off: Accrues starting at approximately 2 weeks per year, increasing with tenure.
• Sick Leave: Forty hours provided after 30 days of employment plus ongoing accrual based on hours worked.
• Paid Holidays: Twelve paid holidays annually.
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage: Available beginning the first of the month following your start date.
• Career Development & Tuition Assistance: Career growth opportunities and up to $1,800/year in education reimbursement for eligible programs.
• Team Member Discount: Enjoy a 30% discount on our handmade ice cream and merchandise.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits: Including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, commuter benefits, and pet insurance.

Wage Transparency

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $19.60 - $20.92. The broader compensation range of $19.60 - $23.95 reflects future earning growth within the role over time.

Important Notes

• Food Allergy Warning: This role involves working in an environment where common food allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, soy, wheat, seafood) are present.
• Equal Employment Opportunity: Salt & Straw is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and provides equal opportunity to all applicants, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or background.
• E-Verify Participation: We participate in E-Verify to confirm work authorization.

Our Values

• Create the Unbelievable
• Show Up Generously
• Act with Thoughtful Curiosity
• Share Human Kindness
• Make It Count