Bread Baker

Scratch Bakery Cafe

Newport Beach, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Bakery, Food Safety, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Quality Management, Safety Compliance, Schedule Development
LOCATION
Newport Beach, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
  • Opportunity for advancement

Job description
About Us: Scratch Bakery Cafe is a neighborhood bakery dedicated to handcrafting artisan breads, pastries, and wholesome café offerings from scratch using high-quality ingredients. We are seeking a skilled and passionate Bread Baker to join our overnight production team in our Laguna Hills facility.


Job Responsibilities:


Mix, shape, proof, and bake a variety of scratch-made breads (sourdough, baguettes, various buns, focaccia, brioche, etc.) Maintain consistent product quality, appearance, and freshness


Operate ovens, mixers, proofers, and other bakery equipment safely and efficiently


Manage dough fermentation schedules and temperature controls


Ensure a clean and sanitary workspace in compliance with food safety standards


Follow recipes and portioning standards precisely


Communicate with pastry and café teams for coordinated production


Assist with prep work and mise en place for following shifts when needed


Be punctual and dependable for overnight production flow


Requirements: Minimum 3 years of professional bread baking experience (artisan preferred)


Strong understanding of fermentation, hydration, shaping, and scoring techniques


Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods in a fast-paced environment


Shift: 8:00 PM – 4:30 AM (Overnight Shift)
Company Description
Family owned and operated. Get in on the ground floor of an exciting new concept.

About the Company

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Scratch Bakery Cafe