Baker

Albertsons Companies • Long Beach Township, NJ

15d • $16 - $18

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, bake, and decorate products while maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation standards. You organize and maintain a clean, safe work area, rotate and label ingredients, and ensure displays are fully stocked and visually appealing. You work with bakery team members to plan daily production and keep operations running smoothly. You also answer customer questions, take special orders, and provide friendly, efficient service in a fast-paced environment.

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 follow recipes and measurements 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 temperatures, including near ovens and in coolers or 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, and decorate cakes and specialty desserts.
• Maintain product quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Rotate and label ingredients.
• Keep product cases stocked and visually appealing.
• Collaborate with bakery team members to plan daily production needs and support smooth operations.
• Answer customer questions, take special orders, and provide friendly, efficient service.
• Safely operate mixers, ovens, and other bakery equipment according to established guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development opportunities.
• 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 agreements, 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