Holiday / Seasonal Production Baker

Bi-Rite Family of Businesses; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Production Baker role at Bi-Rite Family of Businesses focuses on holiday baking, including cookies, scones, pastries, cakes, pies, and more. You will pre-bake, bake, and post-bake in a timely, organized manner to ensure fresh, delicious products for guests.

The job supports catering, markets, and wholesale needs, with a strong emphasis on consistency and quality. Responsibilities include producing all Bi-Rite baked goods and related items for events, coordinating with the Bakery Service

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a baker using commercial baking equipment and tools.
• Attention to details: follow and troubleshoot recipes, inventory, labeling and stocking of food ingredients, cleanliness and knowledge of Food Safety.
• Able to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for long periods of time, up to 8 hours per shift.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Bi-Rite provides on-site training and certification within 30 days post-hire.

Responsibilities

• They give outstanding service by producing all Bi-Rite baked goods, sauces, and ice cream for all full-service events, catering platters and markets; ensuring Bi-Rite recipes are followed accurately and all standards are met.
• Work with the Bakery Service Supervisor to determine accurate production quantities and daily pars to fulfill wholesale, catering, special orders and any other anticipated business needs.
• Responsible for properly receiving and putting away dairy and dry good deliveries, organizing and rotating backstock and supplies, and maintaining clean work areas and equipment

Skills

Baking expertise

Time management

Team collaboration

English fluency

Attention to detail

Education

ServSafe Certification

California Food Handler Card

Job description

Seasonal for the holidays

Highest need of availability is during October 26- November 26. Hours are based on business need and may be variable. A schedule will be provided within a few days of hire.

Bi-Rite Commissary + Catering Kitchen

Pay: $22.00/hour +tips

The Opportunity

We have an immediate opening for a Production Baker to work during the holidays season this year. The Production Baker will be responsible for all aspects of baking that include making cookies, scones, puff pastries, muffins, cakes, bars, brownies, pies, buttercream, decorating cakes and more. The Production Baker does pre-bake, baking, and post-bake procedures in a timely, clean and organized manner. The Production Baker’s goal is to achieve consistency and excellence in all baked goods in order to provide our guests with a fresh and delicious experience.

Responsibilities

• They give outstanding service by producing all Bi-Rite baked goods, sauces, and ice cream for all full-service events, catering platters and markets; ensuring Bi-Rite recipes are followed accurately and all standards are met.
• Work with the Bakery Service Supervisor to determine accurate production quantities and daily pars to fulfill wholesale, catering, special orders and any other anticipated business needs.
• Responsible for properly receiving and putting away dairy and dry good deliveries, organizing and rotating backstock and supplies, and maintaining clean work areas and equipment

SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE

• Committed to Bi-Rite's mission to Create Community Through Food and values of Lead with Love, Pursue with Passion and Act with Integrity.
• Genuinely finds interest in learning about and sharing Good Food.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver great internal and external service: identifying what others need, getting it for them and taking the extra steps to ensure they have a positive experience.
• Able to work independently; possesses effective prioritization and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions and procedures, and accurately completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Approaches new situations and people with openness, curiosity and humility; treats others with dignity and respect.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Energetic, works with a sense of urgency and adapts to the needs of the business.
• Embraces change and proposes more effective ways of working.
• Ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the role with or without accommodations.
• Ability to communicate in a concise, clear and productive manner; seeks to understand others through active listening.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with others to complete tasks and achieve shared goals.
• Fluency in the English language, spoken and written.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Committed to punctuality and exemplary attendance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a baker using commercial baking equipment and tools.
• Attention to details: follow and troubleshoot recipes, food preparation, and presentation, inventory, labeling and stocking of food ingredients, cleanliness and knowledge of Food Safety.
• Able to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for long periods of time, up to 8 hours per shift.
• Enjoys working as part of the team and collaborates professionally with others.
• ServSafe Certification, California Food Handler card is required within 30 days post-hire. Bi-Rite provides on-site training and certification.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

About Bi-rite

The Bi-Rite Family of Businesses has been a San Francisco institution for more than 80 years. Today, the company includes three neighborhood Markets (on 18th Street, Divisadero and Polk), a world-renowned Creamery and our creative Catering and Commissary Kitchen. We believe food does more than nourish, it brings people together. As a Certified B Corporation, ranked in the top 5% for the world for our community impact, it’s our responsibility to build meaningful relationships with each part of our extended family: the food we make and sell connects our staff, our guests, our producers, and the environment. Named one of Forbes 25 Best Small Companies in America, our team is comprised of entrepreneurs, dreamers, doers, artists, activists, and, of course, food lovers!

If you’re a people person with a passion for heartfelt service, we invite you to join us on our mission of Creating Community Through Food®!

Bi-Rite Management Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer