Bread Baker / Overnight

Scratch Bakery Cafe, LLC; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Flexible schedule

Employee discounts

Paid training

Retirement plan

Job summary

Scratch Bakery Cafe in Laguna Hills, CA is seeking an overnight Bread Baker to mix, shape, and bake sourdough, marbled rye, baguettes, Manna Buns, and focaccia using traditional techniques and high‑quality ingredients.

You’ll join a family‑owned bakery with paid training, a $500 sign-on bonus after 90 days, 50% meal discounts, and opportunities to contribute new bread varieties as we open new locations.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of baking experience preferred, but we'll train the right person
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality
• Available for overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Able to lift and carry 50 lb bags of flour and ingredients

Responsibilities

• Mix, shape, and bake breads using both sourdough starters and commercial yeast
• Follow established recipes and production schedules
• Monitor ovens and adjust baking processes for consistent results
• Collaborate with the team on new bread varieties
• Keep your work area clean and organized

Job description

Bread Baker (Overnight) – Scratch Bakery Cafe | $20–$25/hr + $500 Sign-On Bonus

Laguna Hills, CA

Love crafting bread by hand? Scratch Bakery Cafe is a family-owned bakery in Laguna Hills, and we're looking for a dedicated Bread Baker to join our overnight team. You'll mix, shape, and bake our sourdough, marbled rye, baguettes, Manna Buns, and focaccia using traditional techniques, natural leavens, and high-quality ingredients.

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Signing bonus

WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT HERE

• $20–$25/hr, based on experience, with higher pay for overnight shifts
• $500 sign-on bonus after your 90-day introductory period
• 50% off meals
• Paid training
• Benefits after the qualifying period, including a defined benefit retirement plan
• Flexible scheduling
• Creative input: help develop new bread varieties
• Real growth: we promote from within as we open new locations

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Mix, shape, and bake breads using both sourdough starters and commercial yeast
• Follow established recipes and production schedules
• Monitor ovens and adjust baking processes for consistent results
• Collaborate with the team on new bread varieties
• Keep your work area clean and organized

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 1+ year of baking experience preferred, but we'll train the right person
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality
• Available for overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Able to lift and carry 50 lb bags of flour and ingredients

SCHEDULE

Full-time and part-time positions available. Overnight shift, 10:00 PM–6:30 AM. Days are flexible.