Job Description

Job Location: Central Kitchen Oregon - Portland, OR 97214
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $19.55 - $23.90 Hourly

Job Shift: Day
Full-Time | Hourly

(Non-Exempt) $19.55 - $20.86
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 II is an intermediate-level role on the Bake team, building on the skills and responsibilities of a Production Baker I while helping produce inclusions, variegates, and MOMs used throughout our finished ice cream products. This role is responsible for executing recipes accurately, organizing daily projects, supporting production flow, and ensuring products meet Salt & Straw’s quality and food safety standards. Production Baker II team members are expected to take ownership of their assigned projects from start to finish while supporting efficient daily production.
What Salt & Straw Production Bakers Do
- Follow recipe specifications provided by the R&D team and execute batches according to the daily production schedule
- Take ownership of assigned daily projects including ingredient organization, workflow execution, and project completion
- Accurately measure, portion, and weigh ingredients
- Operate baking equipment and follow recipe instructions to ensure proper timing, baking, and product quality
- Adhere to GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and allergen-handling procedures
- Identify and troubleshoot basic production issues while escalating concerns appropriately
- Complete ingredient tracking sheets, work orders, and required production documentation accurately
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace while assisting with End-of-Day production tasks
- Demonstrate basic techniques and provide guidance to junior team members as needed
- Accurately enter production completion data and quantities into NetSuite

QualificationsThis Role Might Be Right If You
- Have at least 1 year of experience working in commercial food preparation
- Have a minimum of 6 months baking experience
- Have strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise recipes and instructions
- Have strong counting and math skills for accurate measuring, scaling, and portioning
- Are able to work efficiently and stay organized within a fast-paced production environment
- Communicate clearly and work collaboratively across Bake, Spin, and Production teams
- Can uphold high standards of food safety, sanitation, product quality, and efficiency
- Are comfortable operating a variety of commercial kitchen and baking equipment
- Can follow detailed recipe specifications and production procedures
- Are reliable, consistent, and comfortable working around food allergens and within refrigerated/freezer environments
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
What You’ll Get
💵 Everyday Pay: Optional access to earned wages before payday for added financial flexibility.
💰 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 weeks per year, increasing with tenure.
🤒 Sick Leave: Forty hours provided after 30 days of employment plus ongoing accrual based on hours worked.
🎉 Paid Holidays: Twelve paid holidays annually.
🏥 Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage: Available beginning the first of the month following your start date.
📚 Career Development & Tuition Assistance: Career growth opportunities and up to $1,800/year in education reimbursement for eligible programs.
🧁 Team Member Discount: Enjoy a 30% discount on our handmade ice cream and merchandise.
🐾 Additional Voluntary Benefits: Including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, commuter benefits, and pet insurance.
Wage Transparency
The anticipated hiring range for this position is $19.55-$20.86. The broader compensation range of $19.55-$23.90 reflects future earnings growth within the role over time.
Important Notes
- Food Allergy Warning: This role involves working in an environment where common food allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, soy, wheat, seafood) are present.
- Equal Employment Opportunity: Salt & Straw is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and provides equal opportunity to all applicants, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or background.
- E-Verify Participation: We participate in E-Verify to confirm work authorization.
Our Values
Create the Unbelievable
Show Up Generously
Act with Thoughtful Curiosity
Share Human Kindness
Make It Count
These values guide everything we do — from the way we scoop, to how we show up for our guests, teammates, and communities.