Overnight Artisan Bread Baker — Growth & Craft

Scratch Bakery Cafe; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

A neighborhood bakery in California is seeking a skilled Bread Baker to join its overnight production team. In this role, you will mix, shape, proof, and bake a variety of artisan breads while ensuring consistent quality and safety. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in bread baking and strong knowledge of fermentation techniques. This position requires being dependable for overnight shifts from 8 PM to 4:30 AM, and involves a fast-paced environment with physical demands.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional bread baking experience.
• Strong understanding of fermentation, hydration, shaping, and scoring techniques.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Mix, shape, proof, and bake a variety of breads.
• Maintain product quality and freshness.
• Operate bakery equipment safely and efficiently.
• Manage dough fermentation schedules.
• Ensure clean and sanitary workspace.
• Follow recipes and standards precisely.
• Communicate with teams for coordinated production.
• Assist with prep work when needed.
• Be punctual and dependable for shifts.

Skills

Bread baking

Dough fermentation

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Ovens

Mixers

Proofers

Job description

A neighborhood bakery in California is seeking a skilled Bread Baker to join its overnight production team. In this role, you will mix, shape, proof, and bake a variety of artisan breads while ensuring consistent quality and safety. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in bread baking and strong knowledge of fermentation techniques. This position requires being dependable for overnight shifts from 8 PM to 4:30 AM, and involves a fast-paced environment with physical demands.