Baker

Albertsons • Burke, VA

9d

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 consistency, quality, and presentation standards. You organize and maintain a clean, safe work area, rotate and label ingredients, and keep displays fully stocked and visually appealing. You work with bakery team members to plan daily production and keep operations running smoothly. You also assist customers with product questions, take special orders, and provide friendly, efficient service. The role takes place in a fast-paced environment where consistency, organization, and attention to detail support product quality and customer satisfaction.

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 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, and decorate cakes and specialty desserts.
• Maintain product quality, consistency, 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, and safety practices, and safely operate bakery equipment according to 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