Baker

Long Beach, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $16.00 - $20.00

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Job Description

Polly's Bakery is a well-established and respected bakery known for its commitment to quality, freshness, and exceptional customer service. With a passionate team dedicated to crafting delicious baked goods, Polly's Bakery has built a strong reputation for maintaining the integrity of its brand through excellence in both product and service. As a bakery that prioritizes fresh ingredients, friendly interactions, and going above and beyond expectations, Polly's offers a welcoming and dynamic work environment for those who take pride in their baking craft. Polly's strives to create an environment where employees feel valued and have the opportunity to grow their skills while contributing to the success of a company that values tradition and innovation in baking.

The Baker role at Polly's Bakery is an essential position that focuses on the hands-on preparation and production of a variety of bakery products, ranging from breads and rolls to breakfast items like quiches and muffins. This role demands a deep passion for baking, an eye for detail, and a commitment to upholding the bakery's high standards for quality and freshness. As a baker, you will be responsible for preparing products according to established recipes and portion sizes, managing daily production schedules, and maintaining clear communication with the coaching team to ensure smooth operations.

A key aspect of the role involves managing inventory items carefully — from receiving orders and checking invoices to proper labeling, organizing, and rotating ingredients and finished products to maintain freshness. You will also be responsible for cleaning baking machines, workstations, and other kitchen equipment to ensure a clean, sanitary, and safe baking environment at all times. The baker is expected to comply strictly with health, sanitation, safety policies, and established weight and measurements guidelines to protect the Polly's brand and create excellent experiences for both team members and guests.

This position requires flexibility in work hours, including morning, afternoon, and evening shifts, as well as weekends and holidays. Bakers must be willing to cross-train in other kitchen or back-of-house functions to support the team as needed. The role offers an hourly wage ranging from $16.00 to $20.00, reflecting the bakery's recognition of skilled and dedicated baking professionals.

Polly's Bakery is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Joining Polly's means becoming part of a team that values craftsmanship, innovation, and the hands-on dedication it takes to deliver the best baked goods and customer service in the community. This Baker role is an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals looking to thrive in a supportive and quality-focused environment where their passion for baking can truly shine.

Job Requirements

At least 1 year prior work experience as a cook, baker, or enrollment in a culinary program
Ability to use scales, thermometers, measuring, and divide and multiply recipes
Valid Food Handlers Card (if required by county)
Availability to work morning, afternoon, and evening shifts including weekends and holidays
Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards
Good organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
Experience working with baking equipment including oven, mixers, etc.
Clear understanding of kitchen and food safety guidelines

Job Qualifications

At least 1 year prior work experience as a cook, baker, or enrollment in a culinary program
Ability to use scales, thermometers, measuring, and divide and multiply recipes
Good organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
Experience working with baking equipment including oven, mixers, etc.
Clear understanding of kitchen and food safety guidelines
Valid Food Handlers Card (if required by county)

Job Duties

Prepare products using all methods, established portions, and recipes for baking preparation
Manages daily production and communication of product counts with Coaching team
Prepare breakfast items for bake including quiche, cinnamon rolls, muffins, etc.
Prepare and bake bread items including loaves, buns, rolls, cookies, etc.
Daily preparation of seasonal fresh fruit for pies and toppings
Clean all bake related machines, workstations, transit trays, and instruments too large for dishwasher
Responsible to properly label, organize and rotate bake ingredients in freeze and storage areas
Rotates bake inventory (merchandise and product supplies) to maintain freshness and quality, make products fresh daily
Receive orders, check invoices, and put deliveries away as needed
Prepare kitchen for the day including making sure everything is secure, lighting the oven, etc.
Notify the Coaches of any food quality issues, inconsistencies of product with recipes, low inventory, etc.
Maintain a clean and sanitary bake area and station at all times
Comply with established weight and measures, health, sanitation, and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
Protect the Brand through promoting and providing extraordinary service when interacting with team members and guests
Demonstrate dependable leadership qualities to work primarily unassisted, and is proactive to escalate matters as needed
Flexible to cross train in other functions for back of the house/kitchen areas
Must be available to work morning, afternoon, and evening shifts
includes weekends and holidays