Baker

Albertsons Companies • Lake, NY

7d • $16 - $17

About The Position

As a Baker, you prepare fresh, high-quality 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 consistency, quality, and presentation standards. You organize and maintain a clean, safe work area, rotate and label ingredients, and keep product cases fully stocked and visually appealing. You collaborate with bakery team members to plan daily production needs and support smooth operations. You also assist customers with product questions, take special orders, and provide friendly, efficient service in a fast-paced environment. The position requires attention to detail, organization, and safe use of bakery equipment. It is an entry-level position with advancement opportunity.

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.
• Knowledge of baking 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 a team.
• 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 ovens, coolers, and freezers.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Prior baking or food production experience is preferred.

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 consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
• Organize and maintain a clean, safe work area; rotate and label ingredients.
• Keep product displays full, well-stocked, and visually appealing.
• Partner 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.
• Follow food handling, sanitation, safety, and equipment-use 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 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