Baker

Safeway; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Associate discounts

Training & career growth

Health, Medical, Dental, 401k

Vacation / PTO

Job summary

Albertsons Companies Inc. in Yakima is seeking a friendly Baker to join our bakery team. You’ll prepare breads, pastries, cakes and desserts from established recipes, measuring, mixing, shaping, and baking to ensure quality.

You’ll maintain a clean workstation, rotate ingredients, label products, and coordinate with teammates to plan daily production. Customer service is also part of the role, answering questions and taking special orders to create a positive experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Prior baking or food production experience preferred.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts using established recipes and methods.
• Measure, mix, shape and bake products; decorate cakes and specialty desserts.
• Organize and maintain a clean, safe work area; rotate and label ingredients.
• Display products in full, well-stocked cases; support daily production planning.
• Assist customers with product questions, take special orders, and ensure a positive experience.

Skills

Customer service

Baking production

Attention to detail

Organization

Food safety

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Tools

Mixers

Ovens

Bakery equipment

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.