Baker II - Food Manufacturing and Production

Portland, OR, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $19.55 - $23.90

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Financial flexibility

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

mental health support

Paid sick time

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Salt & Straw is a renowned ice cream company celebrated for its inventive flavors and commitment to community. Originating from humble beginnings, Salt & Straw has grown into a beloved establishment cherished by many. The company prides itself on crafting unique ice cream experiences by combining traditional favorites with innovative new flavors, creating memories and moments of joy for its customers. The company’s mission extends beyond simply offering ice cream; it aims to connect people by sharing experiences inspired by its craft. Salt & Straw operates as a production-centric business with an emphasis on quality, creativity, and food safety, attracting those passionate about culinary arts and community engagement. The company promotes an inclusive and welcoming work culture, grounded in values such as creativity, generosity, curiosity, kindness, and meaningful impact.

The Baker 2 role at Salt & Straw is an intermediate position within the Bake team, building upon the skills of a Baker 1. This position is integral to producing high-quality inclusions and variegates—ingredients that enhance the company’s ice cream products. Responsibilities include preparing these components with precision, following established recipes, and managing daily production schedules accurately and efficiently. The Baker 2 team member acts as an owner of their projects, organizing ingredients, planning workflows, troubleshooting minor production issues, and ensuring seamless completion of tasks in line with the company’s standards. Emphasis is placed on consistency, food safety, and sanitation, with collaboration across baking, spinning, and production teams to uphold the company’s excellence. This role also includes mentoring junior team members and maintaining meticulous documentation using tools like NetSuite to track inventory and production outputs. Salt & Straw offers a competitive wage ranging from $18.96 to $19.55 per hour for this role with potential growth up to $23.90, reflecting the company’s dedication to pay transparency and equity. The position operates within a manufacturing environment that handles common food allergens and uses X-ray equipment, requiring awareness and safety precautions from team members.

Job Requirements

At least 1 year working in commercial food preparation
Minimum 6 months baking experience
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Strong attention to detail
Good counting and math skills
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Clear communication skills
Ability to work in a manufacturing facility
Ability to uphold food safety standards
Comfortable operating kitchen and baking equipment
Ability to follow recipe specifications
Reliable and consistent
Fluency in English

Job Qualifications

At least 1 year working in commercial food preparation
Minimum 6 months baking experience
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise recipes and instructions
Good counting and math skills for accurate measuring, scaling, and portioning
Able to work efficiently and stay organized in a fast-paced production environment
Clear communication skills and dependable teamwork across Bake, Spin, and Production teams
Comfortable working in a manufacturing facility and coordinating tasks across teams
Ability to uphold high standards of food safety, sanitation, product quality, and efficiency
Comfortable operating a variety of commercial kitchen and baking equipment
Ability to follow detailed recipe specifications from R&D and adjust processes as directed
Reliable, consistent, and able to follow established SOPs and production procedures
Fluency in English

Job Duties

Follow recipe specifications provided by the R&D team and execute batches according to the daily production schedule
Take ownership of the assigned daily project including organizing ingredients, executing the workflow, and ensuring the project runs smoothly from start to finish
Accurately measure, portion, and weigh ingredients
Operate baking equipment and follow recipe instructions to ensure proper timing, baking, and product quality
Adhere to GMPs and all food safety, sanitation, and allergen-handling procedures while working with ingredients and equipment
Identify and troubleshoot basic production issues, escalating to a Baker 3 or Supervisor when needed
Complete daily ingredient tracking sheets, work orders, and required production documentation accurately
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace throughout the shift and assist with completing the End of Day Checklist
Demonstrate basic tasks or techniques to junior team members when additional guidance is needed
Accurately enter production completion and quantities into NetSuite, verifying amounts and work order numbers to support inventory and reporting accuracy