careers

Thanks for your interest in working at Mariposa!  We're always interested in hearing from talented bakers, pastry people and culinary wizards.  
If you are looking for a career in food with Mariposa, let us know. Please send cover letter and resume to: mariposabakingjobs@gmail.com and include the position you are applying for in the subject. 

Retail/Counter
(Oakland North/Temescal and SF Ferry Building)

We are looking to add a dynamic and professional person to our retail/counter staff. On top of stellar customer service, we value enthusiasm, respect and compassion. We are excited to see what you bring to the table!

Position Responsibilities:

  • Greet customers and provide a friendly, courteous and efficient customer service
  • Being reliable, punctual and communicative of needs
  • Preparing daily food items and cook simple foods such as sandwiches, salads and pizza
  • Ability to use POS systems
  • Merchandizing baked goods to keep our bakeshops eye-catching and visually appealing
  • Able to learn about our products, gluten intolerance and other allergy-related food issues in order to communicate this information to customers
  • Ability to work cleanly and safely, and adhere to Food Safety regulations at all times


If interested in the position:

Please respond by telling us a little about yourself and/or experience, hobbies, favorite pastries,etc. Anything that will help us to get to know you better as a person! Paste your resume into the body of your email. Attachments will not be opened. Feel free to check out our website for more insight into our company’s history and values! 

Education/Experience/Physical Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1+ year experience working in a customer service position, preferably food related
  • Has a current CA Food Handler’s Card (or can get one within 30 days of hire)
  • Part-time and/or Full-time available and may include weekends
  • Ability to stand on your feet for an entire shift
  • Bend and stoop to grasp objects, bend and twist neck and waist, reach above and below shoulders and squat
  • Bend and lift loads, not to exceed 50 pounds. Push and pull carts weighing up to 25 pounds
  • Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation
  • Environmental exposures to extreme temperatures (freezers)

The first three months are a trail/training period and upon successful completion of that period we would determine any changes to the schedule and job responsibilities. Mariposa participates in E-verify.

Benefits: Dental after 30 days, Medical after 60 days, 401k after one year.