Bakers Helper
Safeway · Warrenton, VA · 1 mo ago
ManagementPart-time
About the Role
The Baker’s Helper plays a key role in day‑to‑day bakery operations, preparing dough, glazing pastries, and assisting with baking tasks from start to finish. Working alongside the Bakery Sales Manager, the helper helps plan the day’s production, gathers ingredients, and follows recipes with accuracy and attention to detail. The role also includes providing courteous, helpful service to customers, offering product information, answering questions, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace. Ideal candidates thrive in a fast‑paced environment, take pride in consistent results, and appreciate the craft of baking.
Responsibilities
- Prepare dough and glaze pastries.
- Assist with baking tasks from start to finish.
- Apply icing to baked goods.
- Monitor oven temperatures and ensure products meet quality standards.
- Provide courteous service to customers, offering product information and answering questions.
- Maintain a clean, organized workspace.
- Help plan daily production and gather ingredients.
Requirements
- Balanced appreciation for both the creative and technical sides of baking.
- Team‑oriented approach with the ability to contribute effectively.
- Strong sense of pride in producing baked goods that enhance the customer experience.
- Strong organizational skills and a sharp eye for detail.
- Openness to learning new techniques and adapting to evolving bakery processes.
- Genuine interest in food preparation and bakery operations.
Benefits
- Diverse & inclusive work culture.
- Competitive wages.
- Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday (via Stream partnership).
- Flexible work schedules.
- Associate discounts.
- Leaders invested in training, career growth, and development.
- Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (medical, dental, 401(k) and more).
- Vacation / paid time off.
Our Values
- People first.
- Customer driven.
- Value different perspectives.
- Raise the bar.
- Act as owners.
- One team.
- Build belonging.
- Committed to a healthy future.