Baker

Albertsons • Oceanside, CA

25d

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, and bake products, and decorate cakes and specialty desserts while maintaining consistent quality and presentation. You organize and maintain a clean, safe work area, rotate and label ingredients, and keep product displays full, well-stocked, and visually appealing. You work with bakery team members to plan daily production needs and keep operations running smoothly. You also assist customers with product questions, take special orders, and provide friendly, efficient service. The role is fast-paced and requires consistency, organization, and attention to detail.

The position requires being at least 18 years old. Prior baking or food production experience is preferred. Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required. Physical capabilities include standing for extended periods, lifting and moving items, and working in varying temperatures, including near ovens and in coolers or freezers.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to provide friendly, timely, and helpful customer service and follow up on customer requests and questions.
• Ability to prepare baked goods 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 following 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts using established recipes and production methods.
• Measure, mix, shape, and bake products; decorate cakes and specialty desserts.
• Maintain product quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Keep the work area clean, safe, and orderly; 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, take special orders, and provide friendly, efficient service.
• Safely operate mixers, ovens, and 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
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

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