Baker

Albertsons Companies • Pleasanton, CA

4h • $17 - $21

About The Position

As a Baker, you will prepare fresh, high-quality 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 appealing presentation. You will organize and maintain a clean, safe work area, rotate and label ingredients, and keep product cases full, stocked, and visually appealing. You will work with bakery team members to plan daily production needs 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. The position requires attention to detail, organization, and safe operation of bakery equipment. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Prior baking or food production experience is preferred. Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required. This is an entry-level position with advancement opportunity.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Prior baking or food production experience preferred.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to provide friendly, timely, and helpful customer service and follow up on customer requests and questions.
• Knowledge of 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, orderly workspace.
• Familiarity with proper food handling, sanitation practices, and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior baking or food production experience.

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 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.
• Coordinate with bakery team members to plan daily production needs and maintain smooth operations.
• Assist customers with product questions, take special orders, and provide friendly, efficient service.
• Safely operate mixers, ovens, and other bakery equipment according to established guidelines.
• Follow food handling, sanitation, and safety practices.

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.
• Depending on length of service, hours worked, applicable collective bargaining agreement, and company policy, benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/vacation pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).

What This Job Offers

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