Lead Production Baker, Retail

Too Sweet Cakes; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee product discounts

Health, dental & vision benefits after

60 days benefits eligibility

Job summary

Too Sweet Cakes in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Lead Production Baker to guide day-to-day baking operations at our retail location. This role owns the production schedule, ensures recipes, quality, and food safety, and directs bakery staff to keep cases stocked with fresh products.

The schedule starts at 1:00 AM or 2:00 AM with 8-hour shifts; pay is $25.00–$26.00 per hour. Prior bakery leadership experience and a valid food handler card are preferred; health, dental, and vision benefits begin after

Qualifications

• Prior bakery or food production experience; lead or shift-lead preferred.
• Strong baking fundamentals and commitment to quality and consistency.
• Ability to direct the work of others in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable early-morning availability.
• Valid food handler card obtained within 30 days of hire (valid 3 years).
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 30–50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production baking operations supporting the Gilbert retail location, ensuring recipes, quality, and food safety standards are followed.
• Direct the daily workflow of production/bakery staff, assigning tasks and prioritizing based on case needs and order volume.
• Monitor ingredient and packaging inventory, flagging shortages to the Operations Manager.
• Maintain consistent product quality, appearance, and freshness across all baked goods.
• Train and support production staff on recipes, techniques, and TSC standards.
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards in the production area.
• Communicate production needs and issues to the Operations Manager and retail leadership.
• Work the production line as needed to meet daily output goals.

Skills

Bakery experience

Leadership experience

Food safety

Early morning availability

Physical stamina

Job description

Position: Lead Production Baker, Retail
Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt)
Schedule: 1:00 AM or 2:00 AM start, 8-hour shifts
Pay Rate: $25.00–$26.00/hour
Openings: 1

About Us
Too Sweet Cakes is a scratch bakery bringing joyful, meaningful moments to life through pastry across our Arizona and Oregon locations. From our production kitchens to our retail counters, our team is the heart of every cake, cookie, and moment we create for our guests.

Job Overview
We're looking for a Lead Production Baker to guide day-to-day baking operations supporting our Gilbert, AZ retail location. This role owns the production schedule and quality on the floor, directing the work of production/bakery staff to keep cases consistently stocked with fresh, high-quality product. The Lead Production Baker reports to the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production baking operations supporting the Gilbert retail location, ensuring recipes, quality, and food safety standards are followed
• Direct the daily workflow of production/bakery staff, assigning tasks and prioritizing based on case needs and order volume
• Monitor ingredient and packaging inventory, flagging shortages to the Operations Manager
• Maintain consistent product quality, appearance, and freshness across all baked goods
• Train and support production staff on recipes, techniques, and TSC standards
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards in the production area
• Communicate production needs and issues to the Operations Manager and retail leadership
• Work the production line as needed to meet daily output goals

• Prior experience in a bakery, kitchen, or food production environment; lead or shift-lead experience preferred
• Strong baking fundamentals and attention to quality and consistency
• Ability to direct the work of others in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable early-morning availability
• Valid food handler card obtained within 30 days of hire (valid 3 years)
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 30–50 lbs

• A dynamic production team environment where quality and craftsmanship are valued
• Opportunity to lead and grow with a growing company
• Employee product discounts
• Eligible for health, dental, and vision benefits the 1st of the month following 60 days of full-time employment