Baker

Albertsons Companies • Gaithersburg, MD

11d • $15 - $22

About The Position

As a Baker, you prepare fresh, high-quality baked goods—including breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts—using established recipes and production methods. You measure, mix, shape, bake, and decorate products while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards. You organize and maintain a clean, safe work area, rotate and label ingredients, and keep product displays full, well-stocked, and visually appealing. You collaborate with bakery team members to plan daily production and support smooth operations. You also assist customers with product questions, take special orders, and provide friendly, efficient service in a fast-paced environment.

This is an entry-level position with advancement opportunity. Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to provide friendly, timely, helpful customer service and follow up on customer requests and questions.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, follow production schedules, and maintain an orderly workspace.
• Familiarity with food handling, sanitation, 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 temperatures, including near ovens and in coolers and freezers.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Prior baking or food production experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts using established recipes and production methods.
• Measure, mix, shape, bake, and decorate baked goods.
• Maintain product quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Keep the work area clean, orderly, and safe; rotate and label ingredients.
• Ensure product displays are full, well-stocked, and visually appealing.
• Coordinate daily production needs with bakery team members.
• Assist customers with product questions, take special orders, and provide friendly and efficient service.
• Safely operate mixers, ovens, and other bakery equipment according to established guidelines.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development supported by leaders.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Depending on length of service, hours worked, applicable collective bargaining agreement, and company policy, benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

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