Baker

Albertsons Companies • Portland, ME

6d • $17 - $18

About The Position

As a Baker, you will prepare fresh 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 displays full, well-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. The position requires attention to detail, organization, and adaptability to changing production needs. It is an entry-level position with advancement opportunity.

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.
• Knowledge or 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, 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 temperatures, including near ovens and in coolers or 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.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Rotate and label ingredients.
• Keep product displays full, well-stocked, and visually appealing.
• Coordinate 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.
• Safely operate mixers, ovens, and other bakery equipment according to established 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.
• Depending on length of service, hours worked, applicable collective bargaining agreement, and/or 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