WISE SONS Part Time or Full Time Baker ($20/hr) (oakland north / temescal)

JOIN THE WISE SONS: Founded in San Francisco's Mission District, Wise Sons is California-inspired Jewish deli food with roots in tradition and an eye on the future, for Jews who like food and food lovers who like Jews! With six locations in the Bay Area, a location in Culver City, and a presence at multiple farmers' markets, we are a rapidly growing, nationally recognized brand. We work hard to keep evolving, commit to quality, prioritize people, and most importantly, be a mensch in every sense of the word. IN A NUTSHELL: PART TIME SCHEDULE: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10am–4pm (babka production) FULL TIME SCHEDULE: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10am–4pm (babka production) + Friday and Sunday: 5pm–1am (bagel production) **subject to change This Baker position is a member of our bagel production team at the bakery. This role is integral to production and supports the complete operation for internal and external wholesale. A Baker sets the standards for quality controls on all bagel orders, maintaining production schedules and overseeing organization of storage areas. THE DETAILS: Production: Ability to produce and assist others while doing so -- Maintain systems for production such as prep lists and production schedules -- Maintain recipes and integrate scalable systems, working with Production Manager and Bakery Supervisor/Lead Baker to ensure product standards and quality controls are met -- Complete understanding of food safety controls such as proper storage and general cleanliness -- Help train new hires with Production Manager and Bakery Supervisor/Lead Baker to maintain quality controls Maintain quality controls & troubleshoot bagel production -- Learn how to determine when bagels are properly proofed and ready to boil -- Work quickly to boil bagels, seed them, and put them into the oven -- Maintain mixing and forming logs for bagel dough production process -- Maintain production and cooking logs for bagel baking process Communicate any issues with Kitchen Manager and Bakery Supervisor -- Report any issues with bagel quality -- Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance -- Help coworkers and have a cooperative attitude. Be open to feedback! Organization: Ensure the overall efficiency and organization of the space and storage – both dry and refrigerated/frozen -- Maintain walk-in organization, FIFO, and cleanliness -- Maintain bakery area cleanliness -- Keep work area clean and organized -- Support inventorying and product receiving PERKS WE OFFER YOU: -- Shift meal; Employee discounts at all Wise Sons locations -- Access to commuter benefits, 401k -- Opportunities for growth; full-time employees receive 100% paid medical care, plus access to dental and vision THE QUALITIES AND REQUIREMENTS TO SUCCEED: -- Previous experience as a baker (or in food production) -- Effective communicator; Spanish language skills a plus -- Strong organizational and time management skills -- Proficient in local and state Health Department sanitation/food safety codes and requirements -- Willingness to work a flexible schedule; weekends required -- This is a physical job that requires being able to move quickly and efficiently. It is necessary to reach, bend, stoop, squat, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds; work in a standing position for extended periods of time Jewish cuisine represents the culmination of one people’s journey across different countries, cultures, and time periods. Wise Sons honors that tradition through a dedication to hiring a diverse workforce to help usher in the latest chapter of that story here in California. Wise Sons is an equal opportunity employer. Our zero-tolerance policy means that no form of unlawful discriminatory or harassing conduct toward any employee, client, customer, or vendor in our workplace will be tolerated.