Baker

Albertsons Companies • Clark, NJ

2d • $16 - $18

About The Position

As a Baker, you prepare fresh, high-quality baked goods for customers, including breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts. You follow established recipes and production methods, measuring, mixing, shaping, baking, and decorating products while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards. You organize and maintain a clean, safe work area, rotate and label ingredients, and keep product displays full, well-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 work takes place in a fast-paced environment where organization, consistency, and attention to detail support product quality and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts according to established recipes and production methods.
• Measure, mix, shape, and bake products, and decorate cakes and specialty desserts.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace; rotate and label ingredients.
• Keep product displays full, well-stocked, and visually appealing.
• Coordinate 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 opportunities.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits, depending on eligibility and applicable terms.

What This Job Offers

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