Overnight Bread Baker

Stew Leonards•Clifton, NJ

About The Position

The Bread Baker is an entry-level bakery role responsible for mixing ingredients and preparing breads, bagels, and other baked goods according to established standards. This includes precisely measuring ingredients and ensuring products meet expectations for weight, size, quality, and freshness. The baker safely operates bakery equipment and follows food safety, sanitation, health, and safety requirements. The role also includes greeting customers, responding to questions, and training other team members as needed. The department may be warmer than room temperature due to oven use. The work involves frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 70 pounds, with occasional climbing and reaching and possible repetitive hand use. Early morning or overnight shifts are required. The company describes a family-oriented workplace with career growth opportunities, noting that over 80% of managers have been promoted from within. It also highlights its S.T.E.W. values: Satisfy customers with a friendly, positive attitude; collaborate through Teamwork; pursue Excellence in store operations; and represent the store positively through Wow. Dayforce Wallet allows team members to request earned pay as they earn it, at no cost. Applicants may be able to start as soon as one week after applying.

Requirements

Baker experience is required, including product knowledge.
Ability to safely operate mixers.
Ability to read, write, and perform simple math problems.
Ability to interpret, understand, and follow instructions.
Good customer service skills.
Good oral communication skills.
Ability to work as a team player.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to work early mornings or overnight shifts.
Ability to perform frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 70 pounds; occasional climbing and reaching; and potentially repetitive use of hands.

Responsibilities

Prepare baked goods to established standards by measuring, mixing, and molding dough to achieve proper weight, size, quality, and freshness.
Safely operate bakery equipment, including mixers.
Read and understand recipes.
Greet customers and respond to their questions with excellent customer service.
Train other team members as needed.
Follow health, sanitation, food safety, and safety regulations.
Collaborate with team members to support smooth store operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.