Baker
Safeway · Moscow, ID · 1 wk ago
Part-time
About the role
As a Baker, you will prepare fresh, high‑quality baked goods for customers, ensuring consistency and quality while working in a fast‑paced bakery environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts using established recipes and production methods while ensuring consistency and quality.
- Measure, mix, shape, and bake products.
- Decorate items such as cakes and specialty desserts.
- Organize and maintain a clean, safe work area.
- Rotate and label ingredients.
- Ensure products are displayed in full, well‑stocked, and visually appealing cases.
- Partner closely with bakery team members to plan daily production needs and keep operations running smoothly.
- Assist customers with product questions.
- Take special orders.
- Help create a positive experience through friendly and efficient service.
- Maintain consistency, organization, and attention to detail to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction in a fast‑paced environment.
Skills & Qualifications
- Customer Service Skills: Ability to provide friendly, timely, and helpful service while following up on customer requests and questions.
- Baking & Production Knowledge: Experience preparing breads, pastries, and desserts using recipes, measurements, and baking techniques.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
- Organization & Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, follow production schedules, and maintain a clean and orderly workspace.
- Food Safety Awareness: Familiarity with proper food handling, sanitation practices, and safety procedures.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work independently and with others to drive daily bakery operations.
- Adaptability: Comfort working in a fast‑paced environment with changing production needs.
- Technical & Equipment Use: Ability to safely operate mixers, ovens, and bakery equipment following established guidelines.
- Physical Capability: Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move items, and work in varying temperature environments (ovens, coolers, freezers).
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Prior baking or food production experience preferred.
- Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits
- Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
- Associate discounts.
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development.
- Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!).
- Vacation / Paid Time Off.
Pay
Competitive wages paid weekly.
Schedule
Flexible work schedules.