Bakery Production Associate

Job Title: Bakery Production Associate You may know us for our delicious cheesecakesand for being recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For since 2014! What you may not know is at The Cheesecake Factory Bakery, our staff members are our highest quality ingredient. As the Bakery Production Associate, you'll bring delicious desserts to life in our specialized manufacturing facility. You'll craft mouthwatering cheesecakes and layered cakes for over 200 The Cheesecake Factory restaurants, as well as external clients. Perks of Joining Our Team $1,000 Sign-on Bonus: Receive a generous bonus for your efforts after 90 days of dedication. Paid Time Off: Enjoy paid vacation and sick leave to recharge and recover as needed. Affordable Medical Plans: We've got your health covered with medical plans starting at just $5.98 per pay period. Opportunities for Advancement: Your career path is as promising as our desserts, with plenty of room to grow. Internal Growth Opportunities: We provide skills training and certifications, paving the way for your growth to a Lead and/or Supervisor. 25% Dining Discount: Enjoy a 25% discount at all The Cheesecake Factory restaurants. You'll thrive in this position if you are: Driven by Results: you're conscientious and persistent about delivering timely, high quality deliverables. Improvement Focused: you never turn off the thought "how can I do this better or faster?". Adaptable: you're at ease in a fast-paced environment and able to effortlessly change direction when priorities shift. Here's more of what you'll get to do: Depositing: Crafting the Foundation: Set the stage for deliciousness by preparing pans and inserts with precision according to our trusted recipes. Attention to Detail: Ensure each cake's success by delicately adding crumbs and batter into pans, following the baking instructions tailored for each mouthwatering creation. Mixing Magic: Be the person behind the scenes, double-checking that all extra ingredients are harmoniously mixed in, dancing to the tune of each unique recipe. Topping: Layer by Layer: Set up cake layers with care and expertise, following the guidelines for each cake type. Sweet Symphony: Get ready for the grand finale by taking cakes out of the pans, removing liners and collars, and following the topping instructions for each cake. Icing Artistry: Utilize state-of-the-art depositing machines to add icing and spread it with finesse, fixing any little cracks that may have appeared during baking. Pallet Stacking Mastery: Conclude the process by skillfully stacking the cakes on pallets, ensuring each creation is ready to delight taste buds. Finishing: Creative Flourish: Join the final act, finishing and decorating cakes on the production line, following the unique guidelines for each cake type. Artisan Touch: Prepare cakes for their grand debut by removing them from pans, taking off liners and collars, and expertly replacing cake circles. Icing Elegance: Become a cake artist, applying icing on the top and sides of each cake, following the specifications for each delicious masterpiece. Sensory Delight: Elevate cakes with side crunch and decorative toppings, tailored to each cake's personality. Quality Control: Ensure the highest standards by repairing or replacing slices when necessary, applying shipping collars, and expertly wrapping each cake. Final Presentation: Be the last touch of perfection, expertly packing and boxing cakes, ready to embark on their journey to delight The Cheesecake Factory fans around the world. What we require: Must have at least 6 months of manufacturing experience. Ability to work up to 40 hours per week. Comfortable standing for 89 hours during a shift. Able to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods. A strong focus on safety at all times. Willingness to work occasional overtime, including some Saturdays. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and continuously bend, reach, and twist. Comfortable working in a range of temperatures, from warm to cool to cold. A positive attitude and a smile to bring to work each day What we offer: Medical, Dental & Vision Eligible for benefits first day of the month following 60 days of service 401K with company match 2 weeks of vacation which increases to 3 weeks starting in your 5th year Sick time 25%-35% discount when dining as a guest About the Company: The Cheesecake Factory Bakery creates over 35,000 delicious cheesecakes per day across our two facilities in Calabasas, CA and Rocky Mount, NC plus other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees, and third-party bakery customers. The Cheesecake Factory Bakery is a subsidiary of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated. Recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a global $3.8 billion public company with more than 370 casual dining restaurants and over 48,000 staff members. We are an E-Verify and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Cheesecake Factory offers reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities.