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Baker

Wayfarer Bread
La Jolla, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/23/2026

Baker (Hourly)

We are a very busy, coastal bakery located in La Jolla. Key job duties would involve croissant lamination, pastry baking, prep work, and dough mixing. This is a very physical job in a fast paced environment. Our kitchen works 4 ten hour shifts, meaning all staff have 3 days off per week, however candidates must be comfortable working 10 hour shifts. We produce high quality breads and pastries, mostly by hand. We work with organic ingredients from local farms and produce and our products from scratch. We are looking for candidates who want to grow with the company and have a true passion for pastry and baking. MUST HAVE PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN EXPERIENCE. MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT 50 LBS COMFORTABLY.

We provide the following benefits:

Tips ( we guarantee an additional $5/hr)
Full Health Benefits
Matching 401K
Annual Shoe Stipend

Please see below for a more detailed job description:

Job Duties for Baker Position

Executes daily baking & prep production with sense of urgency and consistency

Follows and Maintains all kitchen protocols and guidelines

Communicates daily with leads and managers about waste, production schedule, equipment issues, interpersonal issues, etc

Follows recipes accurately while maintaining highest quality & sanitation standards

Troubleshoots production and assembly in order to maximize efficiency and cleanliness, and minimize waste

Communicates well with others in kitchen to promote cohesive and healthy kitchen culture

Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work on your feet for length of your shift

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.50 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance

Experience:

  • Professional Baking or Kitchen: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $23

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