Baker

Albertsons Companies • Sunnyvale, CA

6d • $17 - $21

About The Position

As a Baker, you prepare fresh 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 consistency, quality, and presentation standards.

You organize and maintain a clean, safe work area; rotate and label ingredients; and keep product cases fully stocked and visually appealing. You work with bakery team members to plan daily production needs and support 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 standing for extended periods, lifting and moving items, and working in varying temperatures, including near ovens and in coolers and freezers. Candidates must be at least 18 years old. Prior baking or food production experience is preferred. Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

This is described as 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.
• Experience or knowledge 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 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.
• Organize and maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Rotate and label ingredients.
• Keep product cases fully stocked and visually appealing.
• Work with bakery team members to plan daily production needs and keep operations running smoothly.
• Assist customers with product questions and take special orders.
• Provide friendly and efficient customer service.

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.
• 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 such as pension and/or 401(k) eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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