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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for cake tester in California is $37.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.11 and $50.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cake tester?

Cake testers are professionals who assess the quality, texture, flavor, and overall consistency of cakes during and after baking. Their primary role is to ensure that cakes meet specific standards set by bakeries or manufacturers. Cake testers use specialized tools, such as metal or plastic sticks, to check if cakes are baked thoroughly by inserting them into the cake and observing if any batter sticks. They may also evaluate other sensory aspects, including taste and appearance, to guarantee customer satisfaction. This job is essential in commercial bakeries and food production facilities to maintain high product quality.

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To thrive as a Cake Tester, you need a refined palate, keen sensory evaluation skills, and a background in food science, baking, or culinary arts. Familiarity with food safety regulations, tasting protocols, and laboratory analysis tools is typically required. Attention to detail, clear communication, and objectivity are essential soft skills for providing accurate feedback and working with baking teams. These skills ensure product quality, consistency, and consumer satisfaction in the baked goods industry.

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Cake Testers often encounter challenges such as maintaining objectivity when evaluating multiple cakes, dealing with palate fatigue, and adhering to strict quality standards. To overcome these, it is important to follow standardized tasting protocols, cleanse the palate between samples, and collaborate closely with bakers and quality assurance teams to provide clear, constructive feedback. Staying organized and documenting observations carefully also ensures consistency and reliability in test results.

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Infographic showing various Cake Tester job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, 38% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 35% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 64% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,746 per year, or $37.9 per hour.

Regional Quality Food Safety Manager

Bimbo Bakeries USA

Los Angeles, CA

$118K - $166K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

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Bimbo Bakeries USA rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 128 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 48 rated bakeries


Job description

<div><em>Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!</em>  </div><div><em>More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.</em>   </div><div><span>#LI-KM1 </span></div><div class="ql-align-center">Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!</div><div class="ql-align-center">Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:</div><div class="ql-align-center">Salary Range: $118,800- $166,300</div><div class="ql-align-center">Annual Bonus Eligibility</div><div class="ql-align-center">Comprehensive Benefits Package</div><div class="ql-align-center">Paid Time Off</div><div class="ql-align-center">401k & Company Match</div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Position Summary: </strong></div><div>The Regional Quality Food Safety Manager will build the capability of bakeries to achieve the highest levels of food safety and quality on a sustainable basis.</div><div><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></div><div>·      Provides training, coaching, techniques, tools and mentoring to assure all bakery associates are fully capable of achieving Quality & Food Safety expectations.</div><div>·      Collaborates, as needed, to develop the Quality and Food Safety capabilities of bakery personnel to enable them to drive towards zero Quality and Food Safety incidents.</div><div>·      Works with plant management to establish specific accountabilities for bakery personnel.</div><div>·      Provides oversight of Quality and Food Safety programs and evaluates for compliance through regular audits, gap assessments and risk assessments.</div><div>·      Supports bakeries during implementation of new processes and policies such as GFSI, Scoring, TraceGains, Finished Product Testing, Kleanz, etc.</div><div>·      Can fill the role of PCQI and SQF Practitioner as needed.</div><div>·      Conducts periodic audits and risk assessments of co-packers.</div><div>·      Provide guidance, coaching and direction to co-packers during quality failures, regulatory inspections, food safety incidents etc. to ensure proper investigation, root cause analysis and resolution.</div><div>·      Promotes sharing of Quality and Food Safety Best Practices across the bakeries.</div><div>·      Performs and/or coordinates analysis of process capability.</div><div>·      Participates in investigations to determine and address root causes during special situations, quality failures, regulatory inspections, vendor (ingredient & packaging) related incidents, etc. to assure proper investigation, root cause analysis and resolution.</div><div>·      Provides coaching, direction, and support during quality improvement projects.</div><div>·      Performs data analysis trending reports for their assigned region and bakeries.</div><div>·      Promotes and supports the use of quality tools such as SPC, Kaizen, 5-S, Problem Solving, etc.</div><div>·      Oversees programs to reduce or eliminate consumer complaints (Quality and food Safety).</div><div>·      Follows up on corrective action plans (AIB, GFSI, BBU, GB, customer complaints, consumer complaints and quality trends).</div><div>·      Acts as an interface between sales/marketing and plants to identify and resolve quality issues.</div><div>·      Is aware of current product quality and quality issues through finished product scoring, bakery data and consumer complaints.</div><div>·      Is an active participant in BBU’s safety policies and programs.</div><div>·      Ensures adequate onboarding for new QFS <span>Leaders</span>.</div><div>·      Participates in the cross functional teams as required.</div><div>·      Travel: 75%. Occasional weekend travel may be necessary.</div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Leadership Competencies:</strong></div><ul><li>Situational Adaptability – Adapts approach and attitude in real time, according to the changing demands of different solutions.   </li><li>Drives Engagement - Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their est to help the organization achieve its objectives.   </li><li>Ensures Accountability – Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.   </li><li>Manages Complexity – Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.    </li></ul><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Education and Work History:</strong></div><div class="ql-align-justify">·      BS degree, in Food Science or related major preferred</div><div class="ql-align-justify">·      Seven (7) years minimum experience in the food industry, with five (5) years in Food Safety, Sanitation Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, Total Quality, and/or Food Industry Lab Analysis with at least two of those years in management role.</div><div class="ql-align-justify">·      Bakery operations management experience a plus.</div><div class="ql-align-justify">·      HACCP & GFSI (SQF, BRC, IFS, etc.) Certified</div><div class="ql-align-justify">·      Familiarity with federal and state regulations, six sigma, ISO, AIB and GFSI Standards. </div><div class="ql-align-justify">·      Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).</div><div class="ql-align-justify">·      Strong interpersonal and communication skills.</div><div class="ql-align-justify">·      Organized and detail oriented.</div><div class="ql-align-justify">·      Comfortable working in a participative team environment.</div><div><span> </span></div><div><span>The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.  </span></div><div><span>Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.  </span></div><div><span>It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. </span></div>

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From the breakfast table to lunch boxes to family barbecues, Bimbo Bakeries USA's fresh, high-quality products have delighted Americans for generations. As the largest commercial baking company in the U.S., we are proud to deliver our bread, bagels, buns, English muffins and sweet baked goods to every town, city and community in the United States. Bimbo Bakeries USA is proud part of Grupo Bimbo, the world’s largest baking company with operations in 34 countries.

Industry

Food and drink manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Horsham, PA, US

Year founded

1945