Baker

Albertsons Companies; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Flexible work schedules

Associate discounts

Training and career development

Health and welfare benefits

Vacation / Paid Time Off

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Bakery Baker who will produce breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts following established recipes to ensure quality and consistency. You will measure, mix, shape, and bake items and decorate as needed.

You’ll keep a clean, organized work area, rotate and label ingredients, and display products attractively. You’ll work with the bakery team to plan daily production and provide friendly, efficient service to customers, including special orders.

Qualifications

• Customer service orientation with ability to assist customers.
• Experience baking breads, pastries, and desserts using recipes.
• Ability to follow recipes precisely and maintain quality and presentation.
• Strong organization and time management in a fast-paced bakery.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to collaborate with bakery team to plan production.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing production needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts per recipes.
• Measure, mix, shape, bake, and decorate items.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and rotate/label ingredients.
• Display products in full, well-stocked cases.
• Plan daily production with bakery team to meet demand.
• Assist customers with product questions and take special orders.
• Provide friendly, efficient service to create a positive experience.

Skills

Customer service

Baking & production knowledge

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Food safety awareness

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Equipment operation

Job description

A Day In The Life

As a Baker, each day brings a variety of tasks focused on preparing fresh, high‑quality baked goods for customers. You’ll prepare breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts using established recipes and production methods while ensuring consistency and quality. You will measure, mix, shape, and bake products, as well as decorate items such as cakes and specialty desserts.

A Day In The Life

As a Baker, each day brings a variety of tasks focused on preparing fresh, high‑quality baked goods for customers. You’ll prepare breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts using established recipes and production methods while ensuring consistency and quality. You will measure, mix, shape, and bake products, as well as decorate items such as cakes and specialty desserts.

Throughout the day, you’ll organize and maintain a clean, safe work area, rotate and label ingredients, and ensure products are displayed in full, well‑stocked, and visually appealing cases. You’ll partner closely with bakery team members to plan daily production needs and keep operations running smoothly.

Customer interaction is also part of the role—you’ll assist customers with product questions, take special orders, and help create a positive experience through friendly and efficient service. This role operates in a fast‑paced environment where consistency, organization, and attention to detail help ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

What You Bring To The Table

• 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

Why You Will Choose Us

Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people‑oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well‑being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging
• Competitive Wages paid weekly
• Flexible work schedules
• 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

Our Values

• We put people first.
• We are customer driven.
• We value different perspectives.
• We raise the bar.
• We act as owners.
• We are one team.
• We build belonging.
• We are committed to a healthy future.