Production Baker

# Production Baker IHot Job Central Kitchen Oregon - Portland, OR 97214## Overview Salary Range $19.00 - $20.54 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day## Description
** Production Baker I
**** Full-Time | Hourly (Non-Exempt) $19.00 - $20.54
** Salt & Straw is looking for Production Bakers to support our Central Kitchen of Oregon (CKOR) production facility located in Portland’s Central Eastside.
The Production Baker is an entry-level role on the Bake team and serves as the primary development pathway into more advanced baking positions within the department. The Bake team is responsible for producing inclusions and variegates used throughout Salt & Straw’s finished ice cream products. This role focuses on ingredient preparation, product handling, food safety, recipe execution, and supporting production flow by preparing inclusions to Spin-ready specifications.

Production Bakers help ensure products are accurately prepared, organized, labeled, and ready to support daily production needs.

What Salt & Straw Production Bakers Do
* Assess equipment, tools, and ingredient needs at the start of each assigned project
* Prepare inclusions for Spin production using semi-automated cutters, hand tools, or manual methods
* Support the bake process by following production schedules and recipe steps appropriate for the role
* Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace while following GMPs and food safety standards
* Troubleshoot basic ingredient, supply, or product consistency concerns while escalating issues appropriately
* Store, label, and organize sub-assemblies to support efficient Bake and Spin production flow
* Accurately complete ingredient tracking sheets, work orders, and required production documentation
* Clean equipment and tools as part of daily sanitation procedures
* Support completion of End-of-Day production checklists
* Accurately enter production completion data and quantities into Net Suite## Qualifications
** This Role Might Be Right If You:
*** Have prior experience working in commercial food preparation, manufacturing, production, or warehouse environments
* Have baking experience preferred
* Have strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and instructions
* Have basic counting and math skills for measuring and portioning ingredients
* Are comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
* Communicate clearly and work well within a team environment
* Are reliable, consistent, and able to follow safety, sanitation, and quality guidelines
* Show curiosity, willingness to learn, and interest in growing within the Bake department
* Are comfortable working around food allergens and within refrigerated/freezer environments
* Are comfortable standing for extended periods and performing repetitive tasks
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* Physical Requirements:

*** Standing 75% of the time
* Walking 25% of the time
* Occasional to frequent bending, pushing, pulling
* Frequent lifting up to 35 lbs.
* Occasionally lifting of up to 50 lbs.
* Frequent repetitive motion
* Regularly required to use hands to handle or operate tools, equipment, or controls
* Will be required to regularly talk, hear and see.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus
* Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
** What You’ll Get:
*** Everyday Pay:
Optional access to earned wages before payday for added financial flexibility.
* Monday - Friday work schedule with Saturday option
* 401(k) with Company Match:
Eligible after 3 months of service, with automatic enrollment and a 50% company match on deferrals, up to 1% of pay.
* Paid Time Off:
Accrues starting at approximately 2…