JOB DETAILS
Finisher
CompanyKatella Deli
LocationLos Alamitos
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 21, 2026
About The Company
Welcome to Katella Bakery, Deli and Restaurant, a landmark institution in Los Alamitos for over 50 years. Started by our parents, Sam and Shirley, who came to America from Eastern Europe in search of a better life. We continue their tradition of authentic family style meals and fresh baked rye, challah, cakes and pastries. All of our items are prepared in house including our corned beef and pastrami. Today, Sam’s initial recipes live on in the hands and hearts of our expert bakers. A portion of the original mother dough still starts each and every loaf we bake. Many of our traditional meals are Shirley’s original recipes; Matzo Ball Soup,Potato Latkes, Sweet and Sour Cabbage, and Chicken Soup. Whether you are here for one of our signature meals, or for the best Pastrami Sandwich around, you can be assured that quality, care, and great taste are in every bite.
About the Role
Description
Katella team members will be ambassadors of the Katella brand and are expected to always provide the highest level of hospitality to our guests. All team members are expected to be committed to being part of a growing company, maintaining a professional demeanor while remaining personable and welcoming to our guests.
Katella’s mission is to create a memorable and thoughtful dining experience for every guest who walks through our doors while providing the highest-quality products at the best possible value.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- 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 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 a commitment to producing consistent, high-quality products.
Key Skills
Pastry preparationDecoratingFood productionRecipe adherenceIngredient measurementMixingBakery equipment operationAttention to detailFood safetyHospitality
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitalityManufacturingRetail
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Finisher is responsible for preparing icings, fillings, and doughs while decorating pastries according to production schedules. They must ensure high-quality output and maintain a professional, welcoming demeanor for all guests.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
52
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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