Ling Nam Express-Union City, CA Bakery Production Associate Union City, CA · Full time

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Founded in 1990, Ling Nam is a beloved Filipino-Chinese restaurant and bakery rooted in the flavors of Binondo, Manila's Chinatown. For over 35 years, Ling Nam Restaurant has been a full-service gathering place for the Bay Area community — where families connect and every bite tastes like home. Ling Nam Express is the next chapter of that legacy — a modern, fast-casual evolution bringing the same authentic flavors and warmth to every corner of the Bay Area. With our Tracy location and two new Express stores coming soon to Union City and South San Francisco, we're growing the brand into something the next generation can call their own. We lead with a Feeling First hospitality standard — every guest should feel Seen, Safe, Surprised, Valued, and like they Belong. That culture starts with the people we hire. If you take pride in your work, lead with warmth, and believe people will always remember how you made them feel — Ling Nam Express is the place for you.

Part Time of Full Time positions available

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oven Management

•       Load and unload oven trays on a consistent schedule to maintain bake quality across all batches

•       Monitor oven temperature, humidity, and timing for every product — adjust as needed based on product type and batch volume

•       Coordinate tray intake with the Lead Baker to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted flow from assembly to oven

•       Log oven temperatures and bake times as required by food safety protocols

Packing & Staging

•       Pack finished baked goods to brand standard — correct count, presentation, and packaging for every product

•       Label all packed product with item name, date, and required allergen information

•       Stage packed product for front-of-house pickup and display restocking in a timely manner

•       Inspect all finished product before packing — do not pass items that fall below the Ling Nam Express quality standard

Sanitation & Support

•       Maintain a clean oven station and packing area throughout the shift

•       Follow all food safety protocols including temperature logs, FIFO rotation, and allergen handling

•       Complete sanitation tasks at shift open, mid-shift, and close

•       Support the Dough Preparer team and Lead Baker with additional production tasks as directed

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required

•       Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously — oven timing, packing, and quality checks happen in parallel

•       Strong attention to detail on bake times, product counts, and packing standards

•       Physically able to stand for 8 hours, lift up to 50 lbs, and work near high-heat commercial oven equipment

•       Reliable, fast, and composed under production pressure

•       Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire)

Preferred

•       Experience operating commercial convection, deck, or rack ovens

•       Background in a high-volume commercial bakery or food production facility

•       Bilingual in Filipino (Tagalog) or Spanish