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 the Commissary Bakery Chef, the Baker 3 is responsible for providing leadership to one or more areas of the production operation. Assign, motivate, and monitor the work of others in the production of multiple bakery products made daily. Prepare complex bakery recipes in the operation according to culinary, production, and quality standards. Accurately and appropriately utilize the various bakery equipment and assist with training and monitoring others in its safe usage. Adhere to all food handling and sanitation guidelines. Follow established timelines for food production as required by delivery times and production schedule. Ensure production needs and quality standards are maintained. Maintain accurate paperwork, including temperature logs and production records.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Production Operation: Assist Production Manager, Commissary Bakery Chef, 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). Identify issues in production and troubleshoot them as necessary. Mix and deposit batters into pans to prepare for baking (i.e., high ratio cake, cheesecake, fillings, pound cakes, crumb, graham crust etc.). Assist 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 products to ovens 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. Regulate the drafts and temperatures of the ovens and place/remove products 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 about any inconsistencies with product and/or process. Help develop process controls and train others on production standards. Communicate production schedule timelines to staff and ensure that production goals and standards are met.
• 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. Inform management of necessary improvements in physical condition of building, repairs, and maintenance. Follow all sanitation guidelines as prescribed by the health department. Cooperate on all matters relating to safety and health in the work area and positively promote safety in operations. Immediately report all accidents to the Supervisor/Manager and obtain first aid for all injuries.

Compensation: $28.75 per hour

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

• Support for long-term health and well-being of employees and their families.
• Inclusive work environment.
• Opportunity for career growth and learning.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 - 7 years of work experience with yeast doughs and a variety of cake batters.
• Valid Food Handler's Certificate.
• Prior experience coaching and developing others.
• Ability to critically think, adapt, and collaborate.
• High level of emotional intelligence and initiative.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 10 lbs, frequently lift up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.