Production Baker – Lamination in Lake Oswego, Oregon at Too Sweet Cakes LLC

Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Schedule: Morning shifts (exact schedule to be determined)

Pay Rate: $19–$20/hour

At Too Sweet Cakes, we believe that sweet treats bring people together. With locations in Phoenix and Gilbert, Arizona, as well as Lake Oswego, Oregon, we've built a reputation for crafting high-quality, handcrafted treats that make every moment sweeter. Beyond our storefronts, we proudly partner with over 100 local businesses to spread the joy of Too Sweet Cakes across Oregon, Washington, and Arizona.

We're looking for a skilled Production Baker with a strong background in dough lamination to join our team at our Lake Oswego, OR location. Most of your time will go to laminated doughs like croissant, puff pastry, and danish, and you'll also support daily baking production for our retail and wholesale accounts. If you love precision, take pride in consistent, high-quality pastry, and do well in a collaborative, fast-paced kitchen, we want to hear from you!

• Prepare laminated doughs, including mixing, locking in butter, sheeting, and folding, following TSC recipes and procedures.

• Cut, shape, fill, proof, and bake laminated products to TSC size, weight, and quality standards.

• Operate the dough sheeter, mixers, and ovens safely and efficiently, following all equipment SOPs.

• Monitor dough and butter temperatures and rest times to keep layers consistent.

• Support general baking production as needed to complete daily and weekly orders.

• Communicate proactively with the Back of House Manager during all shifts. Be comfortable asking for help and working as part of a team.

• Monitor proper storage, labeling, and shelf life for all products.

• Keep a sanitary, organized work environment and follow all food safety and health regulations.

• Approach tasks with a sense of urgency to meet daily and weekly production goals.

• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Back of House Manager based on business needs.

• 1–2 years of hands-on lamination experience (croissant, puff pastry, or danish) in a bakery or production setting required.

• Experience operating a dough sheeter.

• Strong understanding of lamination technique, dough and butter temperature control, and fermentation.

• Food Handler's Card required.

• A keen eye for detail, consistency, and quality control.

• Excellent ability to manage time and meet deadlines efficiently.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50–75 lbs occasionally.

• Comfortable working early morning shifts and in a cold work environment (walk-in coolers and freezers).

• Open availability and schedule flexibility.

• Full-time position with stable hours.

• A dynamic production team environment where quality and craftsmanship are valued.

• Opportunity to grow with a growing local bakery known for its high-quality products.

• Employee product discounts.

• Eligible for health, dental, and vision benefits the 1st of the month following 60 days of full-time employment.

Ready to join the Too Sweet Cakes team? We can't wait to meet you! Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for our team.

For more information about the bakery, visit our website or follow us on Instagram:

Website: www.toosweetcakes.com

Instagram: @toosweet_cakes