Baker

Albertsons Companies • Modesto, CA

11d • $17 - $21

About The Position

As a Baker, you prepare fresh, high-quality baked goods, including breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts, using established recipes and production methods. You measure, mix, shape, bake, and decorate products 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 needs and keep operations running smoothly. 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, safe food handling, and the ability to operate bakery equipment according to established guidelines. Physical tasks include standing for extended periods, lifting and moving items, and working in varying temperatures, including ovens, coolers, and freezers. Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required. Prior baking or food production experience is preferred; applicants must be at least 18 years old.

This is an entry-level position with advancement opportunity. Albertsons Companies describes its workplace as inclusive and people-oriented, with training and career growth opportunities. Starting pay will be at least the local minimum wage and may vary according to location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to provide friendly, timely, and helpful customer service and follow up on customer requests and questions.
• Ability to prepare 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 following established guidelines.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move items, and work in varying temperatures, 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 using established recipes and production methods.
• Measure, mix, shape, and bake products, and decorate cakes and specialty desserts.
• Maintain product quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Organize and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Rotate and label ingredients.
• Keep product cases full, well-stocked, and visually appealing.
• Partner with bakery team members to plan daily production needs and support smooth operations.
• Assist customers with product questions and take special orders.
• Provide friendly and efficient customer service.
• Follow food handling, sanitation, and safety practices.
• Safely operate mixers, ovens, and other bakery equipment according to established guidelines.

Benefits

• 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.
• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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