Bread Baker

Summary

Starter Bakery is a wholesale bakery based in Berkeley, supplying fresh pastries and breads to the Bay Area’s most popular farmers’ markets, cafés, and restaurants. We handcraft all our products daily at our dedicated bakery in the East Bay and remain committed to providing the highest quality in the area. Having been in business for over 10 years, we continuously strive for improvement and excellence.

Position

We are currently looking for a Bread Baker to join our growing team and support our expanding production. While prior experience is a plus, we welcome individuals eager to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and are passionate about the craft of bread-making. This is an exclusively on-site position with hours from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. Our ideal candidate pays attention to detail, works collaboratively, is dependable, and has a love for the art of baking bread.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay:

• Hourly Range: $19 - $21

Responsibilities:

• Arrive on time and ready to work at the start of the shift.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with team members and supervisors.
• Portion dough accurately to meet product weights and counts based on production needs.
• Follow detailed guidelines for dough processing, including preshaping, shaping, fermentation, resting times, retarding, proofing, and baking.
• Record relevant production data, such as item counts and times for each stage of the process (benching, shaping, retarding, proofing, and baking).
• Keep work areas and equipment clean throughout the day, with thorough cleaning at shift end and deep cleaning as scheduled.
• Adhere to Starter Bakery operational policies and food safety protocols at all times.

Qualifications:

• Quick learner, receptive to constructive feedback, and open to new techniques.
• Ability to understand and execute both written and verbal instructions, seeking clarification as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills with coworkers and management.
• High level of accountability and a work ethic that aims to exceed expectations.
• Ability to work efficiently and cleanly with a sense of urgency.
• Consistently follow recipes and process instructions accurately.
• Proficient in operating bakery equipment, including scales, dividers, dough rounders, dough shapers, and ovens, while prioritizing safety.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in environments with temperature fluctuations (both warm and cold).
• Comfortable working in an environment with steam and airborne particles (e.g., wheat flour).
• Capable of safely handling hot equipment and products.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Benefits including Kaiser health insurance (after 60 days), and dental and vision insurance.
• PTO & Sick time
• Employee discount on bakery products
• Bonus opportunities and referral program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you feel comfortable working in a manufacturing environment?
• How many years of professional baking experience do you have? (Within a business or manufacturing environment.)
• This job requires standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 lbs. Are you comfortable with these requirements?

Ability to Commute:

• Berkeley, CA 94710 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21