Production Baker

Who Are We?

Market Hall Foods is a family-owned specialty food business located in the Rockridge Market Hall in Oakland, California. For almost 40 years, the company has sourced, prepared, and shared exceptional local and international foods—from handcrafted pasta, fresh baked goods, and prepared meals to artisan cheeses, charcuterie, and specialty groceries. Known as a cornerstone of the Rockridge community, Market Hall Foods is dedicated to quality, craftsmanship, and connecting customers with outstanding ingredients and culinary traditions.

About the Role:

Market Hall Foods is looking for a detail-oriented, imaginative, and meticulous Production Baker with cake decorating skills to bring our dessert displays to life! We pride ourselves on exceptional quality, artisanal flair, and a commitment to delighting our customers—one stunning pastry at a time. The ideal candidate will have a passion for baking and decorating with a keen eye for detail. They must be able to work efficiently in a high-volume bakery, while consistently providing pastries that are of high consistent quality. Full-time role, morning shift.

Tasks:

• Filling and decorating a variety of cakes on our menu and custom cakes as required
• Preparation of baking mixes, baking quick breads, cooking of custards and puddings
• Measuring and combining ingredients, working knowledge of professional kitchen equipment
• Roll, knead, shape, cut dough to form different pastries
• Prepare frostings and fillings in accordance with recipes
• Ensure all food safety and handling regulations are followed during production
• Maintain a clean and hygienic work area
• Work closely with the team on special orders

Skills:

• Proven experience in production baking and cake decorating, preferably in a commercial or high-volume bakery
• Knowledge of food handling practices ensuring safety and quality standards
• Great working knowledge of baking techniques, familiarity with professional baking equipment
• A collaborative spirit and positive attitude—you thrive in a team environment
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail
• Creativity and artistic flair would be appreciated!

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for 7+ hours per shift
• Walk up and down stairs
• Carry, lift, push, pull up to 30-40 lbs
• Able to grip with hands, twist, and stir

Certifications Provided:

• Food Handler Certification
• CA Harassment Prevention Training

Rockridge Market Hall is Oakland’s marketplace, a collection of eight owner-operated shops, each expert in their crafts, creating the building blocks of home dining, creative cooking and festive entertaining. This neighborhood cornerstone is greater than the sum of its parts. Custom-built to welcome the curious, the architectural design is partially open to the sidewalk, part of the language of the vibrant street culture. Floral displays, the clink of wine bottles, the smells of roasted chicken and fresh croissants, inside and outside, all at once.

When owners, and siblings, Sara, Peter and Tony Wilson purchased the BART adjacent property and started building in 1987, the food world was coming out of a convenience-induced slumber and there was a burgeoning excitement about real food. The Wilsons gathered co-conspirators (Paul Marcus Wines was one of the first tenants) to establish a spirit of independence and dedication to quality in the DNA of Rockridge Market Hall. The Wilsons and the merchants behind each of the shops, the employees and the customers are all part of this Oakland institution. Rockridge Market Hall is proud to be a business in this risk-taking, diverse and passionate city.