Morning Baker

Oliver; Cotati (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

FSA for Medical & Dependent Care

Regular Wage Increases

Safety Incentive Program

Career Development and Growth

Job summary

Oliver in Cotati is hiring a Bakery Baker for full-time morning shifts starting at 4:00 AM. The role focuses on preparing batters, doughs, and baking, with duties including packaging, pricing, and maintaining daily par levels.

The position requires 18+ and bakery experience, with weekend availability and basic math skills. Benefits include ESOP, 401(k) and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 18+ years old and able to work mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience with artisan breads, pastries, and decorating skills.
• Must maintain accuracy in orders and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and address customer needs.
• Know bakery menu and products; take detailed orders.
• Assist Bakery Manager with production planning for events.
• Measure, mix and bake according to recipes.
• Complete production and spoilage records to reduce waste.
• Operate bakery equipment and maintain clean work areas.

Skills

Baking experience

Artisan breads

Cake decorating

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexible schedule

Conversational English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Handlers Certificate

Baking and Pastry Certificate

Job description

Morning Baker (Full Time)
Location: Cotati
Department: Bakery

BAKERY BAKER

REGULAR FULL TIME - $20.50-24.50/HR

SHIFTS: MORNING SHIFTS (4:00 AM START TIME) - WEEKENDS REQUIRED

POSITION SUMMARY

Your job as the Bakery Baker focuses on working with quality ingredients to prepare and bake batters, doughs, and more. Day-to-day activities include assisting in packaging goods and rotating products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide excellent customer service, address the needs of customers, and answer their questions in a timely and effective manner.
• Acquire and maintain thorough knowledge of bakery menu, products, and services.
• Take orders with attention to detail. (e.g. preferences of dairy, vegetables in juice order, cake and pastry orders, etc.)
• Assist the Bakery Manager with production planning for special events and holidays.
• Measure, mix, and prepare products according to the Companys specifications and recipes.
• Prepare and bake in-house products to daily par levels.
• Complete production and spoilage records to minimize waste.
• Packaging and pricing bakery products.
• Receive, organize, rotate, and stock workstation and department supplies. (e.g. product ingredients, paper goods, packaging products, etc.)
• Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Operation of equipment. (e.g. mixers, proof box, sheeter/laminator, ovens, bread slicer, etc.)
• Answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation and safe work practices.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned.
• Works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 18+ years old.
• Baking Experience: 1+ years.
• Intermediate knowledge of artisan breads and pastries including cake decorating.
• Ability to effectively prioritize competing tasks in a fast paced, evolving environment.
• Team-player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow directions and established procedures with attention to detail.
• Clear and effective communication style, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Basic math skills.
• Conversational English skills required when working with customers.
• Bilingual proficiency preferred.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Food Handlers Certificate (ServSafe or ANSI compliant organization).
• Baking and Pastry Certificate preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT - The list below outlines the expectations, requirements, and conditions of this position.

• Works with and around flour/grains, dairy, fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and/or other food allergens.
• Frequently lifts/carries 20 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• In a work day: constant standing/walking.
• Work requires the following motions: standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and reaching. Bending and twisting at waist and neck. Reaching above and below the shoulders.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Frequent exposure to extreme temperatures from work in and around freezers, coolers, refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, grills, barbeques, etc., inside and outside of the store in all weather conditions.
• Consistent work in wet and dry conditions.
• May require use of ladders or step stools.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals (gas, fumes, chemicals).
• Work with and around tools and equipment, including but not limited to knives, personal protective equipment, forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks, six-wheel carts, baler, etc.
• Intermittent noise from equipment and machinery.
• Wear non-slip, water and oil resistant closed-toe shoes.

BENEFITS

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401 (k) retirement
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time off
• Flex Spending Account for Medical & Dependent Care
• Regular Wage Increases
• Safety Incentive Program
• Career Development and Growth Opportunities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.