Baker

Good Foods Co-op; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Good Foods Co-op is seeking a dedicated Baker who enjoys working with quality ingredients and takes pride in crafting baked goods for a community-focused store.

Responsibilities include keeping the bakery stocked, maintaining clean, safe spaces, adhering to food-safety standards, and delivering friendly service to shoppers who value local, natural foods. Early mornings and weekend availability required.

Qualifications

• Requires previous food service experience.
• Must enjoy baking and working hands-on in a kitchen.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Values teamwork and clear, respectful communication.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, physically active role.
• Interest in natural, organic foods and local products.

Responsibilities

• Keep the bakery well-stocked, organized, and inviting for customers.
• Maintaining clean, safe, and efficient workspaces.
• Following food safety and sanitation standards.
• Providing friendly, helpful service and creating a welcoming experience for our customers.
• Assisting with receiving and organizing products and ingredients.
• Supporting inventory and minimizing waste.

Skills

Food service experience

Hands-on baking

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Clear communication

Early mornings weekends

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Baker

Good Foods Co-op is a community-owned natural foods grocery dedicated to providing high-quality, local, and sustainable products. As a cooperative, we are committed to supporting our community, local farmers, and producers while creating a welcoming and inclusive shopping experience.

We’re looking for a Baker who enjoys working with quality ingredients, takes pride in their craft, and wants to be part of a team that cares about the food we make and the people we serve.

What You’ll Do

• Keeping the bakery well-stocked, organized, and inviting for customers
• Maintaining clean, safe, and efficient workspaces
• Following food safety and sanitation standards
• Providing friendly, helpful service and creating a welcoming experience for our customers
• Assisting with receiving and organizing products and ingredients
• Supporting inventory and minimizing waste

What We’re Looking For

• Has previous food service experience (required)
• Enjoys baking and working hands-on in a kitchen environment
• Brings a strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
• Values teamwork and communicates clearly and respectfully
• Is comfortable in a fast-paced, physically active role
• Has an interest in natural, organic foods and local products
• Is available to work early morning shifts and weekends

What It’s Like To Work Here

At Good Foods Co-op, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a community. We value collaboration, respect, and a shared commitment to doing meaningful work. Our team supports one another, takes pride in what we do, and works together to create a positive environment for both staff and customers.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting wage: $15.86/hour, with annual reviews and growth opportunities
• Full-time employees eligible for benefits after 90 days, including:
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match after 1 year

All Employees Receive

• Store discount
• Paid vacation time

Equal Opportunity Employer

Good Foods Co-op does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class.

Requirements

• Availability – Must be available to work as scheduled including early mornings and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Availability – Must be available to work as scheduled including early mornings and weekends.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous baking or food service experience preferred.
• High level of interest in natural and organic foods. High level of interest in the cooperative business structure and in the long-term sustainability of locally-owned, independent businesses preferred.
• Very strong work ethic and demonstrable attention to detail. Must be a fast, focused, and hardworking person.
• Experience working with the public. Experience with diverse cultures and backgrounds preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast paced work environment
• Business office with moderate to loud environment including but not limited to: Computers, printers, paging, telephones, human voices, equipment, and machinery
• Work near moving mechanical parts (i.e. store equipment, tools, etc.)
• Work in cold/hot climate areas (i.e. outdoors, walk in cooler, freezer)
• Ability to work in an environment with moderate to loud noises (i.e. equipment and machinery)
• Crowded work spaces. Equipment sharing required
• Work in high precarious places (i.e. ladders, ladder work)

Essential Physical Qualifications

• Standing for long periods of time
• Walking, bending, sitting, reaching for long periods of time.
• Using hands or fingers to handle or feel.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to team lift up to and over 100 lbs.
• Ability to climb up and down step stools, ladders
• Ability to use feet and hands to operate machinery
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and wet climates
• High level of maneuverability
• Ability to communicate by talking and hearing