Baker II - Food Manufacturing and Production
Salt & StrawAbout the role
Job Details
Job Location Central Kitchen Oregon - Portland, ORPosition Type Full TimeSalary Range $19.55 - $23.90 HourlyJob Shift DayDescription
Who We Are
From our humble beginnings to becoming a beloved spot in our community, our story is one of innovation, community, and the pursuit of the perfect scoop. Each flavor tells a story, and every cone holds more than just ice cream—it holds memories, smiles, and moments of pure joy. We pride ourselves on our ever-evolving menu, offering classic favorites and introducing new, exciting flavors to surprise and delight our guests.
Using ice cream as the platform, we pioneer and share experiences that inspire and connect us all.
Position Summary
The Baker 2 Team Member is an intermediate-level position on the Bake team with increased experience, skills, and responsibilities of a Baker 1. The Bake team’s goal is to bake and produce all inclusions and variegates for the finished ice cream. The Baker 2 Team Member contributes to production by producing quality inclusions, variegates and moms for our ice cream by following recipes and the daily production schedule. This position requires attention to detail, a strong commitment to food safety, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
Qualifications
Joining Our Team
Qualifications:
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1+ years working in commercial food preparation, manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment.
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6+ months baking experience.
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Knowledge of pertinent local, federal, and state health and safety laws and regulations.
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High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Knowledge and Critical Skills:
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Fluency in English.
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Good counting and math skills.
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Strong attention to detail.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers.
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Comfortable working on a team in a manufacturing facility with other teams.
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Ability to uphold a high standard of service, efficiency, sanitation, and safety.
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Possess general knowledge of pastry skills and candy making.
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Comfortable with operating a wide range of commercial kitchen equipment.
Benefits & Perks
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Financial Flexibility: Optional Everyday Pay for access to earned wages anytime, plus competitive tips and a 401(k) match with a 50% company match up to 1% of your salary after three months.
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Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available the first of the month following or coinciding with the hire date, plus FSA, HSA, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage options.
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Mental Health Support: Free, 24/7 access to licensed mental health professionals for you and your family through multiple support options, including text, chat, web, in-person, and group sessions.
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Work-Life Balance: Two consecutive days off weekly, Paid Sick Time (40 hours upon hire, then accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked), approximately two weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year for the first two years (increasing to three weeks in years 3–5, and four weeks starting in year 6), 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 70% of pay, and holiday pay for 12 recognized holidays.
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Perks & Discounts: 30% Team Member discount, early access to new flavors, Commuter FSA, UHC Wellness Rewards (earn up to $1,000), and affordable FIGO Pet Insurance.
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Education & Career Growth: Up to $1,800 per year in Educational Assistance, plus career pathing and development opportunities.
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Inclusive Culture: A supportive, welcoming workplace where every Team Member is valued and respected.
Wage Transparency:
We are actively embracing pay transparency by disclosing the hiring wage for this role as $19.55-$20.86, highlighting its full earning potential within the broader range of $19.55-$23.90.
Food Allergy Warning
This position requires working in an environment where c
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