Baker

Albertsons Companies • Woodbridge, VA

7d • Onsite

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 consistent quality and presentation. You will organize and maintain a clean, safe work area; rotate and label ingredients; and keep product cases full, stocked, and visually appealing. You will work with bakery team members to plan daily production and support smooth operations. You will 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 pay is no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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.
• Baking and production knowledge, including 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 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 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 quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Keep the work area clean, orderly, and safe; rotate and label ingredients.
• Ensure products are fully stocked and displayed attractively in cases.
• 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 service length, hours worked, applicable collective bargaining agreement, and company policy, benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits, including pension and/or 401(k) eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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