Baker

Albertsons Companies • Turlock, CA

5d • $17 - $21

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 consistency, quality, and presentation standards.

The role includes organizing and maintaining a clean, safe work area; rotating and labeling ingredients; and keeping product cases fully 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 described as an entry-level position with advancement opportunities. Starting rates are no less than the local minimum wage and may vary by 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, including 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; decorate cakes and specialty desserts.
• Maintain product consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
• Organize and maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Rotate and label ingredients.
• Keep bakery cases fully stocked and visually appealing.
• Collaborate 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 procedures.
• Safely operate mixers, ovens, and other bakery equipment according to established guidelines.

Benefits

• 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 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, including pension and/or 401(k) eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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