Bread Baker

Scratch Bakery Cafe; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

A neighborhood bakery in California is seeking a skilled Bread Baker to join its overnight production team. In this role, you will mix, shape, proof, and bake a variety of artisan breads while ensuring consistent quality and safety. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in bread baking and strong knowledge of fermentation techniques. This position requires being dependable for overnight shifts from 8 PM to 4:30 AM, and involves a fast-paced environment with physical demands.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional bread baking experience.
• Strong understanding of fermentation, hydration, shaping, and scoring techniques.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Mix, shape, proof, and bake a variety of breads.
• Maintain product quality and freshness.
• Operate bakery equipment safely and efficiently.
• Manage dough fermentation schedules.
• Ensure clean and sanitary workspace.
• Follow recipes and standards precisely.
• Communicate with teams for coordinated production.
• Assist with prep work when needed.
• Be punctual and dependable for shifts.

Skills

Bread baking

Dough fermentation

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Ovens

Mixers

Proofers

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement

Job Description

About Us: Scratch Bakery Cafe is a neighborhood bakery dedicated to handcrafting artisan breads, pastries, and wholesome café offerings from scratch using high-quality ingredients. We are seeking a skilled and passionate Bread Baker to join our overnight production team in our Laguna Hills facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Mix, shape, proof, and bake a variety of scratch‑made breads (sourdough, baguettes, various buns, focaccia, brioche, etc.)
• Maintain consistent product quality, appearance, and freshness
• Operate ovens, mixers, proofers, and other bakery equipment safely and efficiently
• Manage dough fermentation schedules and temperature controls
• Ensure a clean and sanitary workspace in compliance with food safety standards
• Follow recipes and portioning standards precisely
• Communicate with pastry and café teams for coordinated production
• Assist with prep work and mise en place for following shifts when needed
• Be punctual and dependable for overnight production flow

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of professional bread baking experience (artisan preferred)
• Strong understanding of fermentation, hydration, shaping, and scoring techniques
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods in a fast‑paced environment

Shift: 8:00 PM – 4:30 AM (Overnight Shift)

Company Description

Family owned and operated. Get in on the ground floor of an exciting new concept.