Bakery Associate - Baker/Cake Decorator Orange.

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal during shifts

Employee discount 20% off duty

Referral bonus program

Career advancement opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

85°C Bakery Cafe in Orange, CA seeks enthusiastic bakers/decorators/separators. The entry-level roles involve producing high-quality bakery items, decorating cakes, and preparing products for sale. Weekend availability and early shifts are preferred to support daily bakery operations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, a passion for quality, and the ability to work quickly in a team. ServSafe certification is valued and promotion opportunities exist with comprehensive training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior bakery, cake decorating, or kitchen experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency in quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake, decorate, assemble, or separate bakery products per recipes and standards.
• Measure, mix, and finish products following procedures.
• Decorate cakes with precision and maintain presentation consistency.
• Package finished items and prep for distribution and sale.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary work area; follow safety rules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Adaptability

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

ServSafe Food Handler Certification

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Orange CA - Orange, CA 92869

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.50 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Entry Level

Bread Baker, Cake Decorator & Separator

Weekend Availability Preferred

Do you enjoy working with your hands, take pride in creating quality products, and thrive in a fast-paced environment? At 85°C Bakery Cafe, our Bread Bakers, Cake Decorators, and Separators are at the heart of what we do, creating the fresh breads, beautifully decorated cakes, and high-quality bakery products that have made us a globally recognized bakery brand.

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

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

This position requires frequent physical activity, including:

• 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.