Bakery Production Helper

King's Hawaiian; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Inclusive environment

Job summary

King’s Hawaiian in Torrance, CA is seeking a reliable bakery production teammate for the early-morning shift. You will prepare pastries, icing and fillings for the next day’s bake off, and keep the back-of-house area clean, organized, and safe.

You will record inventory, assist with moving product between bakery and refrigerated trucks, follow sanitation guidelines, and participate in training. English proficiency, teamwork, and punctuality are essential, with weekend availability and ability to

Qualifications

• Proficient in English with clear verbal and written communication.
• Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal direction.
• Able to prioritize tasks with a teamwork focus.
• Must have valid Food Handler Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepares frozen pastries per production list for the next morning’s bake off.
• Prepares icing, fillings and other bakery items for finishing.
• Records inventory of on hand items and incoming deliveries.
• Organizes walk-in freezer to maximize space and keeps area clean, organized and safe.
• Communicates shortages from deliveries to Hawaiian Foods and assists with moving product as needed.
• Participates in training of new employees or those changing job classifications.
• Follows sanitation guidelines and uses proper lifting techniques.
• Arrives for all shifts on time, including mornings, weekends, and overtime when required.

Skills

English proficiency

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Punctuality

Education

Food Handler Certificate

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!Job Requirements:Prepares frozen pastries per production list for the next morning’s bake off.Prepares icing, fillings and other bakery items needed for finishing.Records inventory of on hand items (chiffons, high ratio cakes, cupcakes, pastries).Records inventory arriving items from daily, per orders placed the preceding day.Organizes walk in freezer including condensing trays of product within cabinets to maximize space.Keeps work area clean, organized, and safe.Sweeps, mops, and removes all trash from bakery back of house daily.Communicates any shortages from the arriving delivery from Hawaiian Foods.Assists with moving product from bakery to refrigerated truck when needed.Assists with moving product from upstairs to downstairs.Participates in training of new employees or employees who change job classifications.Follows all sanitation guidelines as prescribed by the health department.Wears slip resistant shoes, uses proper lifting techniques.Plans and carries out job assignments without creating hazards to oneself and other employees.Ability to train and execute other positions within the bakery when assigned.Skills/Experience:Proficient in English with clear verbal and written communication skills.Experience in a retail or restaurant operation preferred.Valid Food Handler CertificateSelf-motivated with the ability to see what is needed to be done with little direction.Able to prioritize tasks with a teamwork focus.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.Ability to arrive to work on-time for all assigned shifts including mornings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required. Must work early morning shift and have Saturday and Sunday availability.Able to stand, walk, climb stairs throughout shift. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds on occasion.Compensation: $17.00 per hourKing's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.