Baker III - Food Manufacturing and Production

Job DetailsJob Location: Central Kitchen Oregon - Portland, OR 97214Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $21.51 - $26.29 HourlyJob Shift: Day

Who We Are

Welcome to our world of ice cream innovation, where every scoop tells a story of passion, creativity, and quality ingredients. At our Salt & Straw Central Kitchen, we take pride in our commitment to crafting ice cream experiences that go beyond the ordinary. From the blissed-out cows of fifth-generation, family-owned Scott Brothers Dairy to the herbaceous liqueurs from craft distilleries, each ingredient is carefully selected for its unique flavor and origin. Our process is more than just churning; it's an art form. Inspired by local artisans and exotic flavors, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of traditional ice cream-making, blending intriguing ingredients. In our kitchen, every batch is made with care and attention to detail, ensuring that each bite is a harmonious symphony of flavors and textures. Join us in our quest for ice cream perfection, where innovation and imagination collide to create unforgettable experiences.  

Position Summary:

The Baker 3 team member is a lead-level position on the Bake team with expanded experience, skills, and responsibilities beyond those of Baker 1 and Baker 2. The Bake team’s goal is to produce high-quality inclusions and variegates efficiently and accurately for use in Salt & Straw’s ice cream. The Baker 3 plays a key role in upholding our highest standards of product quality. This role assists with daily production planning, provides leadership on the floor, and helps allocate projects based on complexity and team skillsets to maintain safety, efficiency, and consistency. Baker 3 team members also act as a technical resource for the team, advising on methods, troubleshooting issues, and supporting junior team members throughout the shift. Success in this role is achieved through strong process knowledge, a positive attitude, and the ability to guide and support others in meeting daily production goals safely and efficiently.

Essential Functions:


Review the daily production schedule and work orders to help plan the day, reprioritize tasks, and assign projects based on team skillsets
Lead and support the Bake team throughout the shift to meet production goals safely, cleanly, and efficiently
Follow recipe specifications accurately, including weighing ingredients, sequencing steps, and using the appropriate equipment
Provide hands-on guidance during production, demonstrating proper methods and workflow to ensure high-quality, consistent outputs
Observe and evaluate products—from raw ingredients to finished inclusions—to ensure they meet quality standards.
Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) across the Bake Team by monitoring organization and sanitation and correcting deviations as needed
Monitor production flow, identify basic efficiency or ergonomic concerns, and adjust tasks or escalate as appropriate
Ensure ingredients, tools, and equipment are ready, available, and clean at the start of each project
Monitor ingredient organization, labeling, and storage to support accuracy, traceability, and production readiness
Communicate clearly with team members about ingredient status, lot codes, expiration dates, and any issues that impact production
Train and retrain team members on equipment operation, production methods, organization, and safety best practices
Reinforce and communicate new policies and procedures to team members to ensure consistency
Promptly communicate personnel or production issues (resolved or unresolved) to the Bake Supervisor
Ensure that all team members receive timely rest breaks and meal periods in accordance with company policy
Serve as backup to the Supervisor when needed
Accurately enter production completion and quantities into NetSuite, verifying amounts and work order numbers to support inventory and reporting accuracy

QualificationsJoining Our Team

Qualifications:



At least 2 years working in commercial food preparation


Minimum 1 year baking experience


High school diploma or equivalent preferred



 

Knowledge and Critical Skills: 



Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise recipes and instructions


Good counting and math skills for measuring, scaling, and portioning


Able to work efficiently and stay organized in a fast-paced production environment


Excellent communication skills with the ability to bring hospitality into all interactions


Able to work effectively with people of all backgrounds and identities


Comfortable working in a manufacturing facility and coordinating tasks across teams


Ability to coach, guide, and motivate team members during daily production


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


Ability to follow detailed r