Baker

Albertsons Companies; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Employee discounts

Training & development

Health benefits

Job summary

Albertsons Companies operates a bakery team in Waterville, ME, hiring a dedicated Baker to prepare breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts daily. You will measure, mix, shape, and bake using established methods, while decorating items and ensuring high quality.

The role emphasizes organization, safety, and friendly customer service. Expect early mornings, weekends, and holidays as part of a dynamic bakery team.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills: friendly, timely, helpful while addressing requests.
• Baking & production knowledge: follow recipes, measurements, and baking techniques.
• Attention to detail: maintain quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Organization & time management: prioritize tasks, follow schedules, keep workspace orderly.
• Food safety awareness: proper handling, sanitation, safety procedures.
• Team collaboration: work with bakery team to run daily operations.
• Adaptability: work in a fast-paced environment with changing production needs.
• Technical & equipment use: operate mixers, ovens, and bakery equipment safely.
• Physical capability: stand long hours, lift/move items, withstand temperature variations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts using established recipes.
• Measure, mix, shape, and bake products with consistency and quality.
• Decorate items such as cakes and specialty desserts.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and rotate labels/ingredients.
• Display products in full, well-stocked, attractive cases.
• Plan production with bakery team to meet daily needs.
• Assist customers with questions, take special orders, provide friendly service.
• Contribute to a fast-paced, efficient, customer-focused bakery operation.

Skills

Customer service

Baking & production

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Food safety awareness

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

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. 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.