Baker III - Production Baker III

Job Details: Job Location: Central Kitchen Oregon - Portland, OR, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $21.55 - $23.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Production Baker III  Full-Time | Hourly (Non-Exempt) $21.55 - $23.00 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 III is a lead-level role on the Bake team with expanded experience, skills, and responsibilities beyond those of Production Baker I and II team members. The Bake team is responsible for producing high-quality inclusions and variegates efficiently and accurately for use throughout Salt & Straw’s finished ice cream products. Production Baker III team members help lead daily production execution, support workflow planning, provide technical guidance, and uphold Salt & Straw’s highest standards for product quality, food safety, and operational consistency. What Salt & Straw Production Bakers Do  Review daily production schedules and work orders to support production planning, prioritization, and project assignment  Lead and support the Bake team throughout the shift to meet production goals safely, efficiently, and accurately  Follow recipe specifications accurately including ingredient weighing, sequencing, and equipment operation  Provide hands-on guidance during production to support high-quality and consistent product output  Observe and evaluate products from raw ingredients through finished inclusions to ensure quality standards are met  Monitor organization, sanitation, and adherence to GMPs across the Bake team while correcting deviations as needed  Identify production flow, efficiency, or ergonomic concerns and adjust workflows or escalate concerns appropriately  Ensure ingredients, tools, and equipment are clean, organized, and production-ready at the start of each project  Communicate clearly regarding ingredient status, lot codes, expiration dates, and production-impacting concerns  Train and retrain team members on equipment operation, production methods, organization, and safety best practices  Reinforce updated policies and procedures to support operational consistency  Communicate personnel or production concerns promptly to the Bake Supervisor  Support meal and rest break compliance while serving as backup to the Supervisor as needed  Accurately enter production completion and quantities into NetSuite  Qualifications: 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.  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 50lbs. Frequent repetitive motion Regularly required to use hands to handle or oprerate 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 Wage Transparency The anticipated hiring range for this position is $21.55 - $23.00. The broader compensation range of $21.55-$26.34. reflects future earning 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.