Baker II (AM/PM) (Torrance) Job at King's Hawaiian, Torrance, CA

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  • King's Hawaiian
  • Torrance, CA

Job Description

Joining King’s Hawaiian makes you part of our `ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our `ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If you’re excited to rise with our team, come and join our `ohana!

Under the direction of the Production Manager and Commissary Pastry Chef, the Baker 2 is responsible for providing skilled production of multiple bakery products daily. The Baker 2 staff member will accurately and appropriately utilize bakery equipment to weigh, sift, measure and mix baking ingredients in order to prepare and bake the baked good items (i.e. breads, rolls, cookies, pies, cakes and brownies). All production will be completed by the Baker 2 employee while adhering to all food handling and sanitation guidelines as well as established timelines set forth by the production schedule.

Schedule: Monday - Saturday (Sundays off along with another day of the week)

Start time: Ranges from 4pm - 6pm

  • 8-hour shifts with OT during holiday seasons/as needed based on business demands

Job Responsibilities:

Production Operation:

  • Assist Production Manager, Head Baker and other bakers as well as work independently to create baked goods by following recipes and/or product directions to prepare items from scratch (i.e.breads, cookies, rolls, muffins, biscuits, cakes, and pastries).
  • Mix and deposit batters into pans to prepare for baking (i.e. high ratio cake, cheesecake, fillings, pound cakes, crumb, graham crust etc.).
  • Assist Production Manager, Head Baker and other bakers in operating baking machinery to produce baked goods (i.e. ovens, slicing machine, wrapping machine, etc.).
  • Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles to ensure that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
  • Deliver prepared product to oven to be baked
  • Assist in removing finished products from pans
  • Prepare orders to go out to customers
  • Manage both the baked and unbaked inventories and records (i.e. eggs, flour, and pastry cream) while keeping track of their expiration dates and cycling them appropriately for use before the product expires.
  • Regulates the drafts and temperatures of the ovens and places/removes product from them while observing color and temperatures of products being baked.
  • Combine measured ingredients in bowls for mixing or blending.
  • Laminate all doughs (i.e. coffee cake, danish, croissant, puff, ensemada, cinnamon bread, etc.)
  • Manage all pars, quality, and efficiency of product creation
  • Measure/weigh ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers.
  • Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
  • Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
  • Roll, knead, cut, or shape dough to form various products (i.e. sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts and cookies)

Communication and Coordination:

  • Direct and / or coordinate bakery deliveries
  • Order and / or receive supplies
  • Alert Production Manager, Head Baker, and Baker 3 about any inconsistencies with product and/or process

Health and Safety:

  • Keep all food storage areas clean and sanitary
  • Maintain and sanitize baking utensils, tools, and machinery.
  • Strictly adhere to food safety laws and standards while preparing bakery products.
  • Follow all Company Safety policies and procedures.
  • Keep work area clean, organized and safe.
  • Informs management of necessary improvements in physical condition of building, repairs, and maintenance.
  • Follows all sanitation guidelines as prescribed by the health department.
  • Cooperates on all matters relating to safety and health in the work area and positively promotes safety in operations.
  • Immediately reports all accidents to the Supervisor/Manager and obtains first aid for all injuries.

Required Qualifications:

  • High School or GED
  • Minimum 3-5 years work experience with yeast doughs and a variety of cake batters
  • Experience working with bakery production timelines is highly preferred
  • Speaks and understands basic English
  • Logical reasoning capability
  • Able to report to work physically and mentally ready to do the job
  • Able to be present at work for assigned schedule including nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours when required.
  • Able to handle multiple tasks and work well in an environment with time constraints.
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs, frequently lift up to 25lbs and regularly lift up to 10lbs

The responsibilities and schedule associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.

The work environment and physical demands described below may be representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Compensation: $23.75/hr

King's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Part time, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift, Sunday, Saturday,

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