Bakery Associate - Baker/Cake Decorator Irvine.

85C Bakery Cafe; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal during shifts

Employee discount 20%

Referral bonus

Career advancement

Training programs

Team environment

Job summary

85°C Bakery Cafe in Irvine, CA is hiring entry‑level Bakery Bakers, Cake Decorators & Separators. Roles include producing and decorating bakery items, while ensuring food safety and quality. Latest shifts require early mornings, weekends, and holidays with part-time or full-time options.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, a passion for quality, teamwork, and reliable attendance. Training and growth opportunities await in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous bakery, cake decorating, food production, restaurant, or kitchen experience preferred.
• Passion for creating high-quality bakery products.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to speak and understand conversational English.
• Availability to work at least 20 hours per week for part time employees, 32 hours per week for full time employees.
• Early morning, weekend, and holiday availability is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce and prepare high-quality bakery products according to recipes and quality standards.
• Measure, mix, prepare, and finish products following procedures.
• Decorate cakes with precision and maintain presentation.
• Separate, organize, package, and prepare finished products for distribution and sale.
• Monitor product quality throughout production.
• Maintain a clean, organized, sanitary work area.
• Follow all food safety and company regulations.
• Operate, clean, and maintain bakery equipment.
• Work to meet daily production schedules and deadlines.
• Assist with inventory rotation and quality control.
• Cross-train and support other departments as needed.
• Collaborate with store leadership and teammates.
• Arrive on time for shifts and follow company policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Irvine CA - Irvine, CA 92606Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $20.00 - $20.50 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Entry LevelBread Baker, Cake Decorator & Separator

Why Join 85°C Bakery Cafe?

We believe in promoting from within and providing opportunities for long-term career growth. Team members enjoy:

• Free meal during scheduled shifts
• 20% employee discount while off duty
• Employee referral bonus program
• Accelerated career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive training and development
• Fun, supportive, and team-oriented work environment

At 85°C Bakery Cafe, every loaf of bread, every beautifully decorated cake, and every carefully prepared product reflects our commitment to quality. Join our team and become part of a company where craftsmanship, teamwork, and growth are valued every day.

If you're dependable, motivated, and eager to learn, we'd love to have you join our team.

What You'll Do

Depending on your assigned position, you'll be responsible for producing and preparing high-quality bakery products while maintaining our commitment to food safety, consistency, and exceptional quality.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare, bake, decorate, assemble, or separate bakery products according to job role, company recipes, specifications, and quality standards.
• Measure, mix, prepare, and finish products while following established production procedures.
• Decorate cakes with precision while maintaining presentation and consistency standards (Cake Decorator).
• Separate, organize, package, and prepare finished bakery products for distribution and sale (Separator).
• Monitor product quality throughout the production process.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, Health Department, and company regulations.
• Properly operate, clean, and maintain bakery equipment.
• Work efficiently to meet daily production schedules and deadlines.
• Assist with inventory rotation and quality control.
• Cross-train and support other bakery or storefront departments as business needs require.
• Work collaboratively with store leadership and fellow associates.
• Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and follow all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous bakery, cake decorating, food production, restaurant, or kitchen experience preferred.
• Passion for creating high-quality bakery products.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to speak and understand conversational English.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a ServSafe Food Handler Certification (where required).
• Availability to work at least 20 hours per week for part time employees, 32 hours per for full time employees.
• Early morning, weekend, and holiday availability is strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Repetitive hand and wrist movements while preparing bakery products.
• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting, and lifting.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Working around hot ovens, bakery equipment, and temperature-controlled environments, including coolers and freezers.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting. This position requires nearly continuous standing and walking, repetitive hand motions, and reaching overhead. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements including extreme temperatures of coolers and freezers. Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.