Description
Katella team members will be ambassadors of the Katella brand and will always provide the highest level of Hospitality to our guests. It is expected that all team members commit to being part of a growing company and exude a professional demeanor while remaining personable for our guests. Katella’s mission is to create a memorable and thoughtful dining experience for every guest that comes through Katella’s door while providing the highest quality product at the absolute best value.
- Prepare icings, fillings, and any other necessary items required for decorating.
- Decorate all pastries within the specified time frame for customer orders and store displays.
- Follow recipes and production schedules to determine the variety and quantity of goods to be prepared each day.
- Measure and mix ingredients to form dough or batter according to recipes.
- Enhance the reputation of the pastry/bakery department by taking ownership of responsibilities, successfully completing new and different requests, and identifying opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Requirements
- Passion for working in a bakery environment.
- Two to five years of related bakery or food production experience preferred.
- Valid California Food Handler Card (required for employees who prepare, store, or serve food).
- Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Experience operating a depositor, deck oven, rack oven, and spiral mixer is preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus but not required.
- Ability to read and follow recipes, safety guidelines, and other work-related documents.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift ingredients or products as required.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing consistent, high-quality products.
Skills Required
- Passion for working in a bakery environment
- Two to five years of related bakery or food production experience
- Valid California Food Handler Card
- Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Experience operating a depositor, deck oven, rack oven, and spiral mixer
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills
- Ability to read and follow recipes, safety guidelines, and work-related documents
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift ingredients or products
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing consistent, high-quality products
What We Do
Katella Bakery, Deli & Restaurant is a family-owned landmark in Los Alamitos, California, founded in 1964. They specialize in traditional Jewish-style deli items, American cuisine, and a wide variety of freshly baked goods, including rye bread, challah, cakes, and pastries, all of which are prepared in-house.









