Experienced Baker (Part-time to full-time)

Rikka Fika Experienced Baker (Part‑time to full‑time) San Diego, CA Seeking passionate & detail‑oriented experienced baker to join our team and help create confectionery items for our daily cafe operations. About Rikka Fika As a coffee and bakery company, Rikka Fika was conceived to be “An Oasis Where Anyone Can Easily Enjoy A Seriously Good Coffee Experience.” We value the understanding of coffee science and methodologies and the intentionality behind each guest interaction. Our dynamic team is trend‑setting through continuous R&D, aesthetic branding, local premium ingredients, and eco‑conscious packaging. We offer carefully curated specialty coffee and Asian‑inspired novelty baked goods, and foster a quality‑mindful culture for our guests and team members. Role Overview We’re looking for an experienced baker to join our team! You will utilize a wide range of skills, and take on various responsibilities as we are a small and tight‑knit team that does it all. Ideal Candidates Experienced in baking a wide variety of products with a strong focus on pastry. Energetic, fun, and friendly. Detail oriented, responsible, and quality driven. Able to multi‑task and work under pressure. Capability and willingness to pivot and do R&D. Must be a team player – flexible, positive can‑do attitude, and willingness to assist where needed. Open to receive and provide feedback, and communicate effectively. Excited to learn and grow with the company and contribute to our culture of intentionality. Looking to grow into a key member of the baking team and help train other junior members. Holiday & weekend availability. Ability to commute (San Diego, CA 92101). What You Will Do Prepare all needed materials and ingredients, mix dough, produce filling, manage fermentation, scale, shape, pipe, decorate and bake. Work autonomously and independently on baking tasks based on recipes and SOPs. Assist packaging/building orders for delivery and confirm count accuracy. Set up and maintain an organized and clean workstation, adhering to sanitation/health regulations and kitchen guidelines. Use industrial kitchen tools and equipment such as convection ovens, mixers, proofers, electric scales, etc. Clean all equipment, tools, and supplies, and maintain equipment in good working order while following all procedures and policies set forth by the company and health department. Maintain high standards of quality and operation from start to finish, ensuring all products meet specifications and guarantees. Manage inventory and receive deliveries, ensuring all products are adequately stocked and stored in designated areas. Assist in multiple stations as needed. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time. Qualifications Experienced in baking professionally in a commercial setting (restaurant, retail, or bakery). Experience with independently producing pastries is a must. Experience working with yeasted dough is a plus. Experience using Asian‑style flavors and ingredients, or baking Asian baked goods or pastries, is a plus. San Diego Food Handlers certificate (or obtain one by your first day). Physical Requirements Ability to smell, see, and taste. Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time. Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, and climb, as well as lift, push, pull and carry heavy objects (up to 50 lbs). Position requires manual dexterity and control for complex tasks and repeated movements of fingers, hands and wrists. Job Type & Compensation Starting Part‑time probationary period, with the goal to transition into Full‑time after a month of onboarding. Base Rate of $20–$25 depending on experience, plus pooled tip. Paid time off (once full‑time). Medical, health, dental insurance (once full‑time). Three favorite coffee shops or bakeries (not listing Rikka Fika). Rikka Fika requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19, and applicants are required to submit proof of vaccination prior to beginning employment. In accordance with the law, Rikka Fika will accommodate employees who cannot be administered the COVID‑19 vaccine for medical or religious reason. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rikka Fika