Bakery Associate Wanted In Taiwan

If you have ever wanted to work somewhere that has been featured on TIME, CNN, NPR, and the Travel Channel, where the pastries are genuinely five-star quality, the drinks are made with real craft, and the team culture is built around challenge, growth, and having genuine fun while delivering exceptional customer experiences, then 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe in Temecula is hiring right now and they want to meet you. 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe, located at 27473 Ynez Road, Temecula, California 92591, is currently seeking talented and customer-passionate Storefront Associates including Baristas and Cashiers to join their Temecula team across all available storefront positions. This is a part-time and full-time opportunity requiring a minimum of 20 hours per week with strong weekend and holiday availability, and it covers a cross-trained storefront role spanning bread baking, cake decorating, drink preparation, POS cashier operations, and the kind of above-and-beyond guest experience delivery that has made 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe a culinary phenomenon with over 1,000 locations worldwide since its founding in 2004. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age. With an estimated competitive hourly rate of $16.50 to $18.00 based on current California and Temecula bakery and cafe market benchmarks, a free meal plan, free tea, a 20 percent employee product discount off duty, a monetary employee referral program, and accelerated career advancement opportunities within a globally recognized and publicly traded bakery and beverage retail brand, this barista and cashier storefront associate job at 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe in Temecula California is a vibrant, skill-building, and career-launching food service opportunity for a customer-committed, detail-oriented, and team-focused individual who is ready to grow rapidly within one of the most exciting international cafe and bakery brands operating in Southern California today.

Company Overview

85 degrees C Bakery Cafe is a global bakery and beverage retail phenomenon founded in 2004 on the simple but powerful idea of providing five-star quality pastries and drinks at genuinely affordable prices, making premium cafe culture accessible to everyone rather than reserving it for fine dining budgets. Publicly traded in Taiwan and operating more than 1,000 stores worldwide, 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe has built an international following and earned mainstream media recognition from TIME, CNN, NPR, and the Travel Channel through a consistent commitment to exceptional baked goods, handcrafted beverages, and a cafe experience that surprises and delights every guest who walks through the door. The company operates with a culture of rapid growth, cross-functional skill development, and genuine career advancement from within, creating a working environment where motivated and talented associates are identified and promoted quickly and where every team member is encouraged to take on new challenges, develop new skills, and contribute to the uplifting, energetic, and fun workplace atmosphere that 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe is known for across all of their locations. The Temecula location at 27473 Ynez Road is an active and community-facing storefront operation that welcomes applications from individuals at all levels of food service experience who bring the customer commitment, organizational ability, and team orientation the 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe brand is built on.

Key Responsibilities

Guest Experience and Customer Service:

Provide every customer who enters the 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe Temecula location with a level of service that goes beyond their expectation, demonstrating genuine sensitivity to individual guest needs, personal warmth in every interaction, and the kind of above-and-beyond hospitality commitment that transforms a routine bakery visit into a memorable and loyalty-building cafe experience
Make a genuine and memorable personal connection with every guest during their visit, committing to making each customer’s experience the best it can be through attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable service that reflects the five-star quality standard that 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe delivers at an accessible price point across all of their worldwide locations
Handle all customer inquiries, product questions, order requests, and service situations with the calm, professional, and solution-focused approach that a high-volume, fast-paced international bakery and cafe environment requires from every storefront associate throughout every shift

Bread, Cake, Bar, and POS Cross-Training:

Cross-train across all four storefront departments including Bread, Cake, Bar, and POS, developing the comprehensive operational skill set that allows you to contribute effectively in any area of the Temecula store based on daily staffing needs, guest volume, and management direction throughout the employment period
Participate actively in bread baking activities as part of the Bread department cross-training, following 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe’s established recipes, production schedules, and food safety protocols to produce the fresh-baked bread products that are central to the brand’s culinary identity and daily customer experience
Assist with cake decorating tasks as part of the Cake department cross-training, applying the attention to detail, steady hand technique, and creative presentation awareness that 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe’s premium cake and pastry products require to meet the brand’s visual and quality standards for every product displayed and sold
Prepare handcrafted beverages as a Bar department team member, following 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe’s drink recipes, preparation standards, and quality specifications to deliver the consistently excellent beverage experience that cafe guests expect from a brand with a worldwide reputation for premium drinks at accessible prices
Operate the POS system accurately and efficiently during cashier shifts, processing customer orders, handling payment transactions, managing product inquiries at the counter, and maintaining the calm, friendly, and efficient checkout experience that a busy Temecula bakery and cafe location requires throughout peak service periods

Team Collaboration and Operational Standards:

Work cooperatively and enthusiastically as part of the 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe Temecula team, following direction from store management, supporting fellow associates across all departments, and actively contributing to the uplifting, positive, and fun work atmosphere that the company culture deliberately cultivates and that every team member is responsible for helping to maintain
Adhere to all 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe company policies, guidelines, and operational standards throughout every shift, demonstrating the reliable, consistent, and professionally accountable approach to work that a globally recognized bakery and cafe brand requires from every member of its storefront team
Be on time for all scheduled shifts without exception, maintaining the punctuality and attendance reliability that a cross-trained storefront team depends on from every associate to ensure adequate coverage across all departments throughout daily and weekend service periods
Enforce all applicable California Health Department regulations and maintain personal ServSafe certification throughout the employment period, ensuring full personal compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation requirements applicable to bakery and cafe food handling and preparation activities in Temecula

Physical Requirements:

Perform the moderate physical activity required for a busy bakery and cafe storefront role including nearly continuous standing and walking throughout shifts, repetitive hand motions during drink preparation and bread and cake production, reaching overhead for product and supply access, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting as required during stocking, cleaning, and production activities
Lift and carry loads of up to 50 pounds as required during product receiving, supply stocking, and bread production activities, applying correct manual handling technique to protect personal physical wellbeing throughout the employment period
Work in varying temperature environments including the extreme cold of coolers and freezers during product storage and retrieval activities, maintaining personal safety awareness and appropriate clothing or protective measures as directed by store management

Qualifications

What 85 Degrees C Bakery Cafe is Looking For:

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply for any storefront associate position at the 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe Temecula location
A high school diploma or higher is the minimum educational requirement for this storefront associate role
Fast food or retail experience is preferred and candidates who bring prior cafe, bakery, barista, cashier, or food service experience will be given favourable consideration during the hiring process, though genuinely motivated entry-level candidates who demonstrate strong customer service instincts and a willingness to learn and grow are also welcomed and encouraged to apply
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively across simultaneous customer service, production, and operational responsibilities throughout high-volume service periods at the Temecula location
Acceptable verbal English communication skills at the level required for clear and professional daily interaction with customers, fellow team members, and store management throughout every shift
An excellent personal work ethic and genuine teamwork orientation that reflects the collaborative, supportive, and fun-focused team culture that 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe actively cultivates across all of their storefront locations
ServSafe certification or the willingness and ability to obtain ServSafe certification promptly upon hire in compliance with California food handler requirements applicable to bakery and cafe food preparation and service roles
Availability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week with strong weekend and holiday availability, understanding that weekend and holiday shifts are among the highest-volume and most operationally important service periods for a Temecula bakery and cafe location and that consistent availability across these periods is a meaningful factor in the hiring decision
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Work Details:

Employment type: Part-time and full-time positions available
Minimum availability: 20 hours per week
Weekend and holiday availability: Strongly preferred and required for this role
Work location: 27473 Ynez Road, Temecula, CA 92591, in-person

Benefits and Perks

85 degrees C Bakery Cafe offers a genuinely enjoyable and practically supportive employment package for Storefront Associates at their Temecula location that goes well beyond the hourly rate to include daily lifestyle benefits, financial incentives, and real career growth opportunities within a globally recognized and rapidly expanding bakery and cafe brand. Here is everything that comes with joining the 85 degrees C Temecula team:

An estimated competitive hourly rate of $16.50 to $18.00 based on current California state minimum wage requirements and Temecula bakery and cafe market benchmarks for cross-trained storefront barista and cashier associate roles with weekend availability and food production responsibilities, with actual compensation reflecting the candidate’s relevant food service experience and cross-departmental skill level
A free meal plan providing eligible team members with complimentary 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe food during shifts, giving every associate daily access to the premium quality pastries and baked goods that have made the brand a worldwide culinary phenomenon at no personal cost throughout the employment period
Free tea throughout shifts providing a delicious and energizing daily beverage benefit that reflects 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe’s genuine investment in making the daily work experience as enjoyable and rewarding as possible for every member of the Temecula team
A 20 percent employee product discount on all 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe purchases made off duty, allowing team members and their families and friends to enjoy the brand’s premium pastries, breads, cakes, and drinks at a meaningful discount throughout their personal time
A monetary employee referral program that rewards eligible team members financially for referring qualified friends and contacts who successfully join the 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe Temecula team, providing an additional earning opportunity above the base hourly rate for associates who help build the store’s talented and culture-aligned workforce
Accelerated career advancement opportunities within 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe’s growing United States operations, reflecting a genuine promotion from within culture that identifies high-performing and growth-oriented storefront associates quickly and provides them with the training, mentorship, and advancement pathways needed to move into supervisory, management, and leadership roles within one of the most exciting international bakery and cafe brands operating in Southern California
A fun, uplifting, and energetic work environment that the 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe culture actively and deliberately cultivates across every storefront location, creating a daily working experience that combines the satisfaction of delivering exceptional food and beverage products with the genuine personal enjoyment of being part of a team that takes their work seriously and has real fun doing it

How to Apply

85 degrees C Bakery Cafe is actively recruiting Storefront Associates including Baristas and Cashiers for all available positions at their Temecula location at 27473 Ynez Road and welcomes applications from customer-passionate, team-oriented, and weekend-available individuals who are at least 18 years of age and ready to grow rapidly within one of the most recognized and globally successful bakery and cafe brands in the world.

To apply, submit your application through the active 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe job listing and ensure your application clearly reflects your age confirmation of 18 years or older, your relevant fast food, cafe, barista, cashier, or retail experience if applicable, your weekend and holiday availability, your minimum 20 hours per week availability commitment, and your ServSafe certification status or willingness to obtain certification promptly upon hire. Please also reflect your genuine enthusiasm for customer service, food culture, and the 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe brand in your application as the Temecula team is looking for associates who are as excited about what the brand represents as they are about the skills they bring to the storefront.

Over 1,000 locations worldwide, features on TIME and CNN, five-star pastries at prices that welcome everyone, and a Temecula storefront team that bakes, crafts, serves, and genuinely enjoys every shift they work together. If you are at least 18, available on weekends, committed to exceptional customer service, and ready to cross-train across bread, cake, bar, and POS in a cafe environment that will develop your skills and advance your career faster than most food service employers in Southern California will, apply to 85 degrees C Bakery Cafe in Temecula today and bring your talent, your team spirit, and your appetite for challenge to a bakery and cafe team that will feed all three from your very first shift.