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Scratch Baker Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Must be able to produce a variety of breads from scratch including Artisan pan breads, natural ... Performs as a team member of the bakery to help ensure a safe, clean and productive operation.

Scratch Baker - Full Time

Kuna, ID

$12.25 - $16/hr

Price and code date all bakery products clearly and accurately. * Receives special orders properly and uses suggestive selling methods when possible. * Maintains attractive and appealing cases and ...

TC/BAKER (ON-CALL)

Marysville, WA

$14.25 - $18.75/hr

To produce from scratch, frozen, or mix, accurate amounts of products that are of the highest ... Minimum of two (2) years work experience as a Scratch Baker, Pastry Cook, or similar level of ...

TC/BAKER (ON-CALL)

WA · On-site

$20.59 - $23.16/hr

Job Title TC/BAKER (ON-CALL) Location Tulalip Resort Casino - Tulalip, WA 98271 US (Primary ... To produce from scratch, frozen, or mix, accurate amounts of products that are of the highest ...

Bread Baker

Sugarcreek, OH · On-site

$13/hr

Bread Baker, Production Baker, Bakery Production Baker, Artisan Bread Baker, Commercial Bread Baker, Scratch Baker, Bakery Associate, Bakery Associate (Bread Baker), Bakery Production Associate ...

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 ...

Bread Baker, Production Baker, Bakery Production Baker, Artisan Bread Baker, Commercial Bread Baker, Scratch Baker, Bakery Associate, Bakery Associate (Bread Baker), Bakery Production Associate ...

Bread Baker

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

$19 - $25/hr

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 ...

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 ...

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How much do scratch baker jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for scratch baker in the United States is $14.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $16.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Scratch Baker job?

A Scratch Baker is responsible for making baked goods entirely from raw ingredients rather than using premade mixes or frozen dough. They measure and mix ingredients, knead and shape dough, and bake items like bread, pastries, and cakes. This role requires knowledge of baking techniques, ingredient functions, and food safety practices. Scratch Bakers often work in bakeries, restaurants, or grocery stores, ensuring high-quality, fresh products.

What does a typical workday look like for a Scratch Baker?

A typical workday for a Scratch Baker starts early, often before dawn, with tasks like mixing doughs and batters from raw ingredients, shaping breads and pastries, and monitoring them as they proof and bake. Scratch Bakers also manage inventory, prep ingredients for the next day, and ensure workspace cleanliness and compliance with food safety standards. Collaboration is common, as Scratch Bakers work alongside other bakers, pastry chefs, and kitchen staff to complete large daily orders and meet specific customer requests. This role is busy and physically demanding, but it offers a creative, hands-on environment for those who are passionate about their craft and quality.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Scratch Baker position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Scratch Baker, you need a deep knowledge of baking techniques, ingredient functionality, and food safety practices, often supported by prior professional baking or culinary education. Familiarity with commercial ovens, mixers, proofers, and adherence to HACCP or ServSafe guidelines is typical. Strong time management, attention to detail, and teamwork help Scratch Bakers thrive in bustling kitchen environments. These skills are vital to consistently producing high-quality baked goods while maintaining efficiency and safety standards.

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Infographic showing various Scratch Baker job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,993 per year, or $14.9 per hour.

Bakery - Scratch Baker - Part time

HEB

Houston, TX • On-site

$18/hr

Part-time

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Job description

Responsibilities
Job Summary: Works under general supervision. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals. Duties and tasks reflect substantial variety and complexity. Applies a mastery of skills in area of specialization. Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
  • Performs all duties of rep and specialist as required
  • Must be able to measure, mix, shape, score and bake a variety of breads from scratch
  • Must be able to produce a variety of breads from scratch including Artisan pan breads, natural fermented breads, and hearth breads; This includes mixing, shaping, scoring, and baking of all bread products
  • Must be able to produce a variety of Pan Dulce Pastries from scratch
  • Ensures quality control of all products before sending to sales floor
  • Ensures baked and fried product reaches the showcase and tables at the prescribed times
  • Maintains sanitation in work area
  • Properly tops and finishes all baked goods to create a fresh and appetizing presentation
  • Maintains product integrity through proper: storing, handling, proofing, -planning/breaking out of all baked goods
  • Ensures that all products comply with Company code dating policy
  • Ensure productivity standards are met without compromising product quality
  • Organizes back storage room, freezer, walk-in, and production area
  • Reads and executes daily production list
  • Assists with inventory control to include loading, unloading, moving and storing products
  • Assist customers with any bakery products or purchases
  • Makes regular announcements to inform customers of freshly baked product
  • Ensures all potentially hazardous foods (PHF) are maintained under the appropriate ambient temperatures
  • Complies with the company food safety and sanitation standard
  • Uses suggestive selling techniques to meet customer needs and to build department sales
  • Trains future Artisan Bread Experts
  • Performs as a team member of the bakery to help ensure a safe, clean and productive operation.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to include overnight shifts (weekends & holidays)

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.
Qualifications & Key Requirements:
Work Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience in the area of specialization preferred
  • 6-12 months experience with scratch baking including mixing, shaping, and baking

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Knowledge and use of Baking equipment - ovens; mixers; etc.
  • Good Customer Service Skills
  • Reading and Writing Skills
  • Communication/Interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of H-E-B Systems

Education:
Licenses/Certifications:
  • Bake Works & Fry Works Training
  • Food Sanitation and Safety Training

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
  • Standing with light to moderate lifting (50 lbs)
  • Fast paced, demanding environment which requires care and attention to detail
  • Exposure to extreme heat from ovens and fryers, and cold from freezers and coolers
  • Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat
  • Able to stand for long periods of time
  • Able to push/pull heavy loads

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Last revised: 5/1/2008