The Essential Baking Company

Food and Beverage ManufacturingWashington, United States201-500 Employees

Our core purpose is to nourish the body and soul of the community by providing superior artisan baked goods, using only the highest quality ingredients. We do this with passion, integrity, innovation, and authenticity. We are committed to being environmentally and socially responsible while maintaining the highest respect for our employees, customers, and business partners. We are the largest artisan bakery in the Pacific Northwest with a large variety of artisan breads, pastries and desserts. We are growing rapidly and are seeking individuals with the kind of energy, passion and dedication to help us on our quest to expand our product lines into new markets.


Locally Sourced: Essential Baking company hand selects ingredients from the highest quality, local suppliers to ensure world class baked goods.

Three Simple Ingredients: Flour, water, sea salt, and naturally occurring yeast form the basis for all of Essential Baking Company breads.

Original Starter: Essential Baking Company’s starter is the signature ingredient in all of our artisan breads, and it dates back to the Gold Rush era.

Slow and Steady: Essential Baking Company’s dough is carefully fermented at controlled temperatures to maximize flavor and texture.

By Hand: Essential Baking Company’s breads are shaped and scored by hand to maintain their characteristic crumb and artisan appeal.

Hearth Baked: Essential Baking Company’s breads are baked in traditional hearth ovens to develop their signature crust.

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