Head Baker

HR Annie Consulting; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee discounts

PTO/sick time

Job summary

Okta Farm & Kitchen in McMinnville, Oregon, seeks a Head Baker / Pastry Chef to lead bakery and pastry production across cafe, market, hotel and restaurant. You’ll work with the Chef de Cuisine and culinary team while managing daily production and bringing your creative ideas to the program.

You’ll own recipe development, production scheduling, and menu evolution, with emphasis on quality, safety, and guest experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related professional baking, pastry, or hospitality experience.
• Professional bread baking: dough prep, proofing and baking.
• Hands-on laminated doughs and pastries (e.g., croissants).
• Experience developing, modifying and documenting recipes.
• Knowledge of recipe costing, pricing, inventory management, and ingredient ordering.
• Ability to independently organize and manage daily bakery production.
• Strong time management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to train staff on bakery procedures and collaborate with leadership.
• Oregon Food Handler’s Card or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, proof, and bake breads, laminated pastries, and other baked goods.
• Manage daily production schedules for quality, consistency, and timely delivery.
• Develop original recipes and refine existing products, including seasonal offerings.
• Maintain recipe documentation, costing, pricing recommendations, and inventory levels.
• Coordinate ingredient ordering and production needs with culinary leadership.
• Collaborate with kitchen team on desserts and staff training.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation and quality standards.
• Contribute ideas for future bakery offerings and workshops.

Skills

Bread baking

Laminated doughs

Recipe development

Inventory management

Organization

Time management

Team collaboration

Food safety & sanitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Are you a skilled baker who loves the precision of bread making, the artistry of pastry, and the freedom to create something entirely your own? Do you have experience with laminated doughs, recipe development, and managing bakery production?
What if you could bring those skills together in a position where your creativity helps shape an entire bakery program?
Well, you’re in the right place! Okta Farm & Kitchen is hiring a Head Baker / Pastry Chef to join its team in McMinnville, Oregon!

Key Details:

• Pay Range: $63,000–$70,000 annually
• Benefits:
  • Providence Health and Vision (employer contributes $400/month)
  • MetLife Dental
  • 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
  • Employee discounts across company businesses
  • PTO/sick time
• Location:
  • 610 NE 3rd St, McMinnville, OR 97128
• Schedule:
  • Full-time; Full-time, Wednesday–Sunday or Thursday–Monday, with shifts typically beginning between 4:00 and 6:00 a.m.

Who We Are:

Tributary Hospitality Group operates a collection of hospitality and agricultural businesses in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, including:

• Okta Restaurant & Farm
• Tributary Hotel & Spa
• Okta Estate & Okta Reserve Wines

Our mission is to create memorable, story-driven guest experiences that connect people to the land, food, and wine.

To learn more, check out our website: https://www.tributaryhotel.com/

Tributary Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere for all employees.

Who You Are:

You’re a creative, technically skilled baker who understands that producing exceptional baked goods requires both artistry and organization.
You enjoy developing recipes, experimenting with new ideas, and taking ownership of your work. You’re equally comfortable preparing laminated doughs, managing production schedules, and collaborating with a culinary team.
You’re independent, detail-oriented, and excited about the opportunity to grow a bakery program while contributing to a supportive, team-focused environment.

Other qualifications include:

• 3–5 years of related professional experience in baking, pastry, or hospitality.
• Demonstrated experience with professional bread baking, including dough preparation, proofing, and baking.
• Hands‑on experience with laminated doughs and pastries, including products such as croissants.
• Experience developing, modifying, and documenting recipes.
• Knowledge of recipe costing, pricing, inventory management, and ingredient ordering.
• Ability to independently organize and manage daily bakery production.
• Strong time management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with culinary leadership and train team members on bakery and pastry procedures.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Oregon Food Handler’s Card, or ability to obtain one as required.
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred qualifications:

• Culinary or pastry arts education.
• Previous experience as a Lead Baker, Head Baker, or Pastry Chef.
• Experience developing bakery menus or managing a bakery program.
• Experience training or supervising kitchen employees.

What You’ll Do:

As the Head Baker / Pastry Chef, you’ll take ownership of Okta’s bakery and pastry production across its café and market, hotel, and restaurant.
You’ll work closely with the Chef de Cuisine and culinary team while having the independence to manage daily production and contribute your own creative ideas.
A typical day will consist of:
Preparing, proofing, and baking breads, laminated pastries, and other baked goods.
Managing daily production schedules to ensure quality, consistency, and timely availability of products.
Developing original recipes and refining existing products, including seasonal offerings.
Maintaining recipe documentation, ingredient costing, pricing recommendations, and inventory levels.
Coordinating ingredient ordering and production needs with culinary leadership.
Collaborating with the kitchen team on restaurant desserts and training staff on preparation and presentation.
Maintaining food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
Contributing ideas for future bakery offerings, guest experiences, and potential workshops.
Other duties as assigned.
Make It Your Own! This is an opportunity for someone who wants more than a position focused solely on production.
Okta is looking for a baker who wants to bring their own creativity, experience, and perspective to the program.
You’ll have the opportunity to develop products, influence the menu, and help shape the future of the bakery as the organization grows.
If you’re ready to combine your technical baking skills with creative freedom and operational ownership, we’d love to hear from you!