Bakery Associate

About the role

The Bakery Associate produces high-quality baked goods, decorates products, prepares fresh bakery items, and provides exceptional customer service. At Save More Marketplace, our bakery takes pride in producing scratch-made products alongside a wide variety of fresh breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, and specialty items. Associates maintain the highest standards of quality, cleanliness, food safety, and presentation while delivering an outstanding shopping experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner
• Prepare scratch-made bakery products using established recipes and production procedures
• Bake breads, rolls, cookies, muffins, pastries, cakes, pies, donuts, and other bakery items
• Scale, mix, proof, bake, cool, and finish products according to quality standards
• Decorate cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and specialty bakery items as needed
• Package, label, and price bakery products accurately
• Merchandise displays to ensure products remain fresh, attractive, and fully stocked
• Rotate inventory using FIFO (First In, First Out) practices
• Monitor product freshness and remove products that no longer meet quality standards
• Assist with custom cake orders, holiday production, and special requests
• Clean and sanitize bakery equipment, workstations, mixers, ovens, racks, utensils, and preparation areas
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and temperature control procedures
• Assist with receiving deliveries and organizing bakery inventory
• Work with department leadership to meet daily production goals while minimizing waste
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Previous bakery, food service, restaurant, or grocery experience is preferred but not required
• Scratch baking experience is preferred but not required; we are willing to train motivated individuals
• Cake decorating experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dependable with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including flour, ingredients, and bakery supplies
• Bend, twist, reach, kneel, and climb ladders as needed
• Safely operate bakery equipment including mixers, ovens, slicers, and dough equipment
• Work in both warm baking environments and refrigerated/freezer storage areas

Food Safety Expectations

All Bakery Associates are expected to:

• Follow all local, state, and federal food safety regulations
• Practice proper handwashing and personal hygiene
• Follow approved recipes and production procedures to ensure consistent quality
• Maintain proper temperatures during preparation, baking, cooling, and storage
• Wear required personal protective equipment
• Immediately report any food safety, equipment, or product quality concerns to management

Success in This Role

A successful Bakery Associate demonstrates:

• Pride in producing fresh, scratch-made products
• Attention to detail and consistency
• Creativity in product presentation and decorating
• Strong time management and organization
• Outstanding customer service
• Reliability and teamwork
• Commitment to maintaining Save More Marketplace's reputation for quality, freshness, and exceptional bakery products

Schedule

• Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Early morning shifts are common due to daily scratch production
• Overtime may be required based on business needs and must be approved by management