Baker

Albertsons Companies • Bellingham, WA

12h • $19 - $26

About The Position

The Baker prepares fresh, high-quality breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts using established recipes and production methods. The role involves measuring, mixing, shaping, baking, and decorating products while maintaining consistent quality and presentation.

The Baker organizes and maintains a clean, safe work area, rotates and labels ingredients, and keeps product cases full, well-stocked, and visually appealing. The role works with bakery team members to plan daily production needs and support smooth operations.

The Baker also assists customers with product questions, takes special orders, and provides friendly, efficient service. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment that requires consistency, organization, and attention to detail.

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.
• 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, 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.

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 a clean and safe work area.
• Rotate and label ingredients.
• Keep product cases full, well-stocked, and visually appealing.
• Coordinate with bakery team members to plan daily production needs and keep operations running smoothly.
• Assist customers with product questions and take special orders.
• Provide friendly and efficient customer service.

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 and paid time off.
• Vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Sick pay accrued based on hours worked.
• PTO and vacation pay accrued based on hours worked.
• Seven to nine paid holidays annually.
• Bereavement pay.
• Retirement benefits, including pension and/or 401(k) eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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