Bread Baker, Newport Beach

Job Description

Job Description

Job description

About Us: Scratch Bakery Cafe is a neighborhood bakery dedicated to handcrafting artisan breads, pastries, and wholesome café offerings from scratch using high-quality ingredients. We are seeking a skilled and passionate Bread Baker to join our overnight production team in our Laguna Hills facility.

Job Responsibilities:

Mix, shape, proof, and bake a variety of scratch-made breads (sourdough, baguettes, various buns, focaccia, brioche, etc.) Maintain consistent product quality, appearance, and freshness

Operate ovens, mixers, proofers, and other bakery equipment safely and efficiently

Manage dough fermentation schedules and temperature controls

Ensure a clean and sanitary workspace in compliance with food safety standards

Follow recipes and portioning standards precisely

Communicate with pastry and café teams for coordinated production

Assist with prep work and mise en place for following shifts when needed

Be punctual and dependable for overnight production flow

Requirements: Minimum 3 years of professional bread baking experience (artisan preferred)

Strong understanding of fermentation, hydration, shaping, and scoring techniques

Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods in a fast-paced environment

Shift: 8:00 PM– 4:30 AM (Overnight Shift)

Company Description

Family owned and operated. Get in on the ground floor of an exciting new concept.