Baker

Albertsons Companies • Redwood City, CA

16d • $17 - $21

About The Position

As a Baker, you prepare fresh, high-quality baked goods for customers, 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 consistent quality and presentation. You organize and maintain a clean, safe work area, rotate and label ingredients, and keep product cases full, well-stocked, and visually appealing. You work with bakery team members to plan daily production and maintain smooth operations. You also assist customers with product questions, take special orders, and provide friendly, efficient service in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires attention to detail, organization, adaptability, and the ability to follow production schedules and food-safety practices. It involves safely operating bakery equipment and standing for extended periods, lifting and moving items, and working in varying temperatures, including near ovens and in coolers or freezers. 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. Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary according to location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Benefits for eligible employees may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO or vacation pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits. The posting also describes an inclusive work culture, weekly pay, flexible schedules, associate discounts, and training and career development.

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.
• Experience 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 while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Decorate cakes and specialty desserts.
• Organize and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Rotate and label ingredients.
• Keep product cases full, well-stocked, and visually appealing.
• Work 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.
• Safely operate mixers, ovens, and other bakery equipment according to established guidelines.
• Follow food handling, sanitation, and safety practices.

Benefits

• 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) benefits.
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO or vacation pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits, subject to eligibility and applicable conditions.

What This Job Offers

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