Production Baker II

Job DetailsJob Location: Central Kitchen Oregon - Portland, OR 97214Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $19.60 - $20.92 HourlyJob Shift: Day

Production Baker II 

Full-Time | Hourly (Non-Exempt) $19.60 - $20.92 

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 





Accurately measure, portion, and weigh ingredients 





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 





Demonstrate basic techniques and provide guidance to junior team members as needed 





Accurately enter production completion data and quantities into NetSuite 


QualificationsThis Role Might Be Right If You: 



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





Have a minimum of 6 months baking experience 





Have strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise recipes and instructions 





Have strong counting and math skills for accurate measuring, scaling, and portioning 





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 
 



What You’ll Get 



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





401(k) with Company Match: Eligible after 3 months of service, with automatic enrollment and a 50% company match on deferrals, up to 1% of pay. 





Paid Time Off: Accrues starting at approximately 2 weeks per year, increasing with tenure. 





Sick Leave: Forty hours provided after 30 days of employment plus ongoing accrual based on hours worked. 





Paid Holidays: Twelve paid holidays annually. 





Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage: Available beginning the first of the month following your start date. 





Career Development & Tuition Assistance: Career growth opportunities and up to $1,800/year in education reimbursement for eligible programs. 





Team Member Discount: Enjoy a 30% discount on our handmade ice cream and merchandise. 





Additional Voluntary Benefits: Including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, commuter benefits, and pet insurance. 
 



Wage Transparency 

We are actively embracing pay transparency by disclosing the hiring wage for this role as $19.60-$20.92, highlighting its full earning potential within the broader range of $19.60-$23.95. 
 

Important Notes 



Food Allergy Warning: This role involves working in an environment where common food allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, soy, wheat, seafood) are present. 





Equal Employment Opportunity: 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. 





E-Verify Participation: We participate in E-Verify to confirm wor