Overnight Baker

Donut Friend is a vibrant and innovative donut shop located in Highland Park, Los Angeles. Known for its creative and delicious donut creations, the company has built a reputation for quality and unique flavors that attract a loyal customer base. As a popular destination for donut lovers, Donut Friend combines culinary artistry with a commitment to excellent customer service, creating an inviting atmosphere for both employees and patrons alike. The shop prides itself on using fresh ingredients and offering a diverse menu including classic and specialty donuts, appealing to a wide range of tastes. Donut Friend is dedicated to fostering a positive and collaborative work environment where creativity and precision are highly valued.

We are currently seeking a dependable, motivated, detail-oriented, and creative Donut Maker/Baker to join our Highland Park team. This role is pivotal in the day-to-day production of our donuts and involves a variety of responsibilities that require skill, creativity, and leadership. The baker is responsible not only for preparing the dough, frying, and decorating the donuts but also for ensuring that the kitchen operates seamlessly during their shift. This position frequently serves as the kitchen lead, overseeing the fryer and assistant bakers and maintaining smooth shift operations.

The role includes scaling out ingredients, mixing dough, rolling and cutting it into donuts, proofing, frying, and finally, decorating with glazes, icings, and toppings. Our ideal candidate has experience with different types of donuts such as raised, bismarks, bullseyes, fritters, and cinnamon rolls, and can prepare custom-made donuts based on customer preferences, such as birthday cakes. The baker will also be involved in adjusting fryer and proofer temperatures, mixing fillings and glazes, and recommending new recipes to keep the menu fresh and exciting for our customers.

Maintaining cleanliness and order in the kitchen is another important aspect of this role, ensuring that the next day's production starts off efficiently. This overnight position starts at midnight and runs until morning, so candidates must be comfortable working overnight shifts and weekends as required. The position is located at 5107 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042, and applicants should consider the commute when applying.

Compensation for this full-time role is $25 per hour plus tips, with medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits available. Donut Friend values skilled bakers who are passionate about their craft and can contribute both to the kitchen team and the overall customer experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have excellent time management skills, and enjoy the art of baking with a creative flair, this role offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a well-established and beloved donut shop.