Baker Job at Gusto Bread, Long Beach, CA

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  • Gusto Bread
  • Long Beach, CA

Job Description

Gusto Bread is an artisan panadería working with masa madre (wild fermentation) and in-house nixtamal. We focus on naturally leavened breads and pastries made with high-quality ingredients and a strong commitment to consistency and craft.

We’re hiring a baker to join our morning production team, focused on executing daily pastry and bakery items with care, precision, and efficiency.

Schedule

  • 4:00am – 12:30pm, Wednesday – Sunday
  • Early morning and weekend availability required
  • Reliable transportation required

Responsibilities

  • Mix, shape, proof, and bake pastries to quality standards
  • Execute daily production with consistency and urgency
  • Follow recipes, systems, and food safety standards
  • Maintain a clean and organized station
  • Support the team with prep and production tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For

  • 1+ year of commercial kitchen experience (required)
  • Professional baking experience preferred
  • Able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and consistency
  • Reliable, organized, and team-oriented

Bonus (not required):

  • Experience with laminated doughs (croissant, puff pastry, etc)
  • Experience with sourdough/natural fermentation (masa madre)

About the Role

This is a hands-on production role . We’re looking for someone who takes pride in doing things well, works clean and focused, and shows up consistently for the team.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base: $17.50- 18.00 /hr
  • Pooled Tips: $5-8/hr average
  • Total expected earnings: $22–26/hr
  • Full-time: 40 hours/week
  • Paid time off
  • 40 hours of sick leave
  • Optional health benefits
Apply

Send your resume along with a short note about your experience and what kind of baking you most enjoy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Work Environment

This is a physically active role requiring:

  • Long periods of standing and repetitive motion
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Working with hot ovens, cold storage, and kitchen equipment

Our Team

We value:

  • Clear communication
  • Mutual respect
  • Curiosity and growth
  • A collaborative, team-first environment

As you learn and show your skills and commitment, you'll have opportunities to take on more responsibility in production and training.


ABOUT US : Gusto Bread was a James Beard Award 2024 + 2025 Finalist for "Outstanding Bakery" 

We've been named as one of the 22 Best Bakeries in America by New York Times (DEC 2024) and Best New Bakery by EaterLA. Gusto Bread has also been covered by Tejal Rao of The New York Times and in articles by The Los Angeles Times, LA Taco and more.

Job Tags

Full time, Weekend work, Day shift, Early shift

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