Craft Baker: From-Scratch Donuts, Flexible Shifts, Growth

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) with match

Job summary

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee in Los Angeles seeks skilled bakers who take pride in craft. Our team makes doughnuts from scratch, on small batches, starting before sunrise, with top ingredients and careful attention to every batch.

You’ll work across stations, mastering prep, cutting, frying, glazing, and topping to Sidecar’s high standards. If you enjoy fast, clean work and being part of a close-knit team, this is for you. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k), and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of kitchen experience, including prep.
• Attention to detail and pride in a craft-made product.
• Pace to stay accurate when busy and orders stack up.
• Reliability: dependable, on time, and ready for early-morning or overnight shifts.
• Physical readiness: able to stand full shifts and lift/move ingredients and equipment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices (or willingness to get certified).

Responsibilities

• Prep. Scale, measure, and prepare ingredients and components accurately for daily production.
• Cake cutter. Prep, mix, and cut cake doughnuts — preparing components, mixing batter from scratch, and cutting to spec, batch after batch.
• Yeast cutter. Prep, mix, proof, and cut yeast doughnuts — managing dough from scratch through proofing and precise cutting.
• Frying & topping. Fry doughnuts to a perfect finish, then glaze, fill, and top them to Sidecar’s presentation and quality standards.
• Consistency. Hold every batch to the same standard — taste, look, and weight — so guests get excellence every time.
• Cleanliness & safety. Keep a clean, organized, food-safe station and follow all health and sanitation standards.
• Teamwork. Communicate clearly, support the line during the rush, and help the next shift start strong.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Attention to detail

Pace under pressure

Reliability

Physical stamina

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee in Los Angeles seeks skilled bakers who take pride in craft. Our team makes doughnuts from scratch, on small batches, starting before sunrise, with top ingredients and careful attention to every batch.

You’ll work across stations, mastering prep, cutting, frying, glazing, and topping to Sidecar’s high standards. If you enjoy fast, clean work and being part of a close-knit team, this is for you. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k), and employee discounts.