Baker

Albertsons Companies • Yorktown Heights, NY

7d

About The Position

As a Baker, you will prepare fresh, high-quality baked goods—including breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts—using established recipes and production methods. You will measure, mix, shape, bake, and decorate products while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards.

You will organize and maintain a clean, safe work area, rotate and label ingredients, and keep product cases full, well-stocked, and visually appealing. You will work with bakery team members to plan daily production and help keep operations running smoothly.

The role also involves assisting customers with product questions, taking special orders, and providing friendly, efficient service. It is a fast-paced position requiring organization, attention to detail, and adaptability. Bakers must be able to stand for extended periods, lift and move items, and work in varying temperatures, including near ovens and in coolers or freezers. Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to provide friendly, timely, and helpful customer service and follow up on customer requests and questions.
• Experience preparing breads, pastries, and desserts using recipes, measurements, and baking techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, follow production schedules, and maintain a clean and orderly workspace.
• Familiarity with proper food handling, sanitation practices, and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing production needs.
• Ability to safely operate mixers, ovens, and bakery equipment according to established guidelines.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move items, and work in varying temperature environments, including ovens, coolers, and freezers.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Prior baking or food production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts using established recipes and production methods.
• Measure, mix, shape, and bake products, and decorate cakes and specialty desserts.
• Maintain product quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Keep the work area clean, orderly, and safe.
• Rotate and label ingredients.
• Keep product displays full, well-stocked, and visually appealing.
• Coordinate with bakery team members to plan daily production needs and support smooth operations.
• Assist customers with product questions and take special orders.
• Provide friendly and efficient customer service.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development opportunities.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits, depending on eligibility and applicable terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed