Production Baker II

Salt & Straw is a renowned artisanal ice cream company that has evolved from its humble beginnings into a beloved part of its community. Known for its innovative approach to ice cream, Salt & Straw crafts each flavor with a story behind it, delivering memories and moments of pure joy with every cone. The company's dedication to quality and creativity is reflected in its ever-evolving menu, which blends classic flavors with exciting new creations designed to surprise and delight guests. Beyond just serving ice cream, Salt & Straw uses its products as a platform to pioneer experiences that inspire and connect people through shared enjoyment and innovation. As a values-driven organization, Salt & Straw emphasizes principles such as creating the unbelievable, showing up generously, acting with thoughtful curiosity, sharing human kindness, and making every moment count. These values guide the company’s culture and commitment to excellence, ensuring every team member contributes to creating happiness and memorable moments for customers.

The Baker 2 position at Salt & Straw is an intermediate role within the Bake team, extending beyond the responsibilities of a Baker 1. This role focuses on producing high-quality inclusions, variegates, and other mix-ins used in the company's signature ice cream flavors. The Baker 2 team member follows detailed recipes provided by the Research & Development team, adhering closely to the daily production schedule to ensure accuracy, consistency, and strict food safety compliance. In this role, the team member takes ownership of daily projects by organizing ingredients, planning task sequences, and managing workflow effectively to achieve smooth production operations that meet Salt & Straw's exacting quality standards. Key responsibilities include precise measurement and portioning of ingredients, operating baking equipment, maintaining sanitation and allergen-handling procedures, documenting production data accurately, and supporting junior team members by demonstrating tasks and techniques as needed. This role demands keen attention to detail, strong communication skills, the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and a commitment to food safety and product quality. Salt & Straw offers a competitive hourly wage range of $19.55 to $20.86 for this position, with opportunity to earn up to $23.90, reflecting the importance and skill level of the role. The company also emphasizes a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, offering various benefits and career development opportunities. This position requires working in an environment with common food allergens and the presence of x-ray machines, so candidates should be mindful of these considerations. Salt & Straw is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to providing a welcoming and accessible work environment for all individuals.