Production Baker (Full-Time/Hourly)

Production Baker II

Central Kitchen Oregon - Portland, OR 97214

Salary Range $19.60 - $21.77 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day

Production Baker II

Full-Time | Hourly (Non-Exempt) $19.60 - $21.77

Salt & Straw is looking for production bakers to support our central kitchen of Oregon (ckor) production facility located in Portland's central eastside. The production baker ii is an intermediate-level role on the bake team, building on the skills and responsibilities of a production baker i while helping produce inclusions, variegates, and moms used throughout our finished ice cream products. This role is responsible for executing recipes accurately, organizing daily projects, supporting production flow, and ensuring products meet salt & straw's quality and food safety standards. Production baker ii team members are expected to take ownership of their assigned projects from start to finish while supporting efficient daily production.

What salt & straw production bakers do

Follow recipe specifications provided by the r&d team and execute batches according to the daily production schedule

Take ownership of assigned daily projects including ingredient organization, workflow execution, and project completion

Operate baking equipment and follow recipe instructions to ensure proper timing, baking, and product quality

Adhere to gmps, food safety, sanitation, and allergen-handling procedures

Identify and troubleshoot basic production issues while escalating concerns appropriately

Complete ingredient tracking sheets, work orders, and required production documentation accurately

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace while assisting with end-of-day production tasks

Accurately enter production completion data and quantities into netsuite

Have at least 1 year of experience working in commercial food preparation

Have a minimum of 6 months baking experience

Are able to work efficiently and stay organized within a fast-paced production environment

Communicate clearly and work collaboratively across bake, spin, and production teams

Can uphold high standards of food safety, sanitation, product quality, and efficiency

Are comfortable operating a variety of commercial kitchen and baking equipment

Can follow detailed recipe specifications and production procedures

Are reliable, consistent, and comfortable working around food allergens and within refrigerated/freezer environments

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Optional access to earned wages before payday for added financial flexibility.

• Paid holidays: Twelve paid holidays annually.
• Medical/dental/vision coverage: Career growth opportunities and up to $1,800/year in education reimbursement for eligible programs.
• Enjoy a 30% discount on our handmade ice cream and merchandise.
• Food allergy warning: This role involves working in an environment where common food allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, soy, wheat, seafood) are present.

Salt & straw is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and provides equal opportunity to all applicants, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or background.

These values guide everything we do from the way we scoop, to how we show up for our guests, teammates, and communities.