Baker
About The Position
As a Baker, you will prepare fresh baked goods for customers, including breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts, using established recipes and production methods. Duties include measuring, mixing, shaping, baking, and decorating products while maintaining consistent quality and presentation. You will maintain a clean and safe work area, rotate and label ingredients, and keep product displays full, well-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 rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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 following established guidelines.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move items, and work in varying temperature environments such as ovens, 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.
- Keep the work area clean and safe; rotate and label ingredients.
- Ensure products are displayed in full, well-stocked, and visually appealing cases.
- Partner with bakery team members to plan daily production needs and keep operations running smoothly.
- Assist customers with product questions, take special orders, and provide friendly and efficient service.
- Follow food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
- Safely operate mixers, ovens, and other bakery equipment according to established 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
- Benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits, depending on eligibility and applicable terms
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
