Job Description
Job Description
Tora Bakery Co. is expanding!
We are looking for a disciplined, detail-oriented Production Assistant to join our Harlingen central kitchen. You will work directly with the Founder to produce our signature cookies, Basque cheesecakes, and our new bakery line.
This is a "hands-on" role. You are the engine that keeps our Brownsville and Harlingen stores stocked, retail ready vendors and our customers happy.
Key Responsibilities
- Scaling & Mixing: Accurately weighing dry ingredients for our cookies, cheesecakes and Boba Bites using industrial scales.
- Baking : Operating commercial ovens to meet daily production quotas for our two retail locations.
- Packaging: Using heat sealers and automatic pouch fillers to package our goods for local retailers.
- Sanitation: Maintaining a "Retail-Ready" clean kitchen. This includes deep-cleaning equipment and following strict food safety protocols.
- Inventory: Assisting the Founder in tracking ingredient levels and alerting when supplies are low.
Requirements
- Reliability: You must have dependable transportation to the Harlingen kitchen.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for 8 hours and lift up to 50 lbs (flour bags/mixing bowls).
- Precision: You must be able to follow a recipe to the gram. Consistency is our #1 priority.
- Certifications: Valid Food Handler’s Card (ServSafe preferred).
- Experience: 1–2 years in a commercial kitchen, bakery, or food manufacturing environment is a plus.