Baker - Fresh Breads & Desserts, Flexible Schedule

Safeway; Middletown (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Albertsons Companies Inc., operating Safeway stores, is looking for a Bakery Associate to prepare breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts. You will follow recipes, decorate items, and ensure consistent quality while maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

You will assist customers, take special orders, and help create a positive shopping experience in a fast-paced bakery environment. The role requires early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Customer service: friendly, timely, helpful service while handling requests.
• Baking/production: prepare breads, pastries, cakes and desserts using recipes and techniques.
• Attention to detail: follow recipes precisely, maintain quality and presentation.
• Organization & time management: prioritize tasks, follow production schedules, keep workspace clean.
• Food safety: proper handling, sanitation, and safety practices.
• Team collaboration: work with bakery team to run daily operations.
• Adaptability: thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing production needs.
• Technical & equipment use: safely operate mixers, ovens, and bakery equipment.
• Physical capability: stand long periods, lift/move items, work in varying temps.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts using established recipes and production methods.
• Measure, mix, shape, and bake products; decorate cakes and specialty items.
• Organize and maintain a clean, safe work area; rotate and label ingredients.
• Display products in well-stocked, visually appealing cases; plan daily production needs.
• Assist customers with questions, take special orders, and provide friendly service.

Skills

Customer Service

Baking & Production

Attention to Detail

Organization & Time Management

Food Safety Awareness

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Technical & Equipment Use

Physical Capability

Job description

Albertsons Companies Inc., operating Safeway stores, is looking for a Bakery Associate to prepare breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts. You will follow recipes, decorate items, and ensure consistent quality while maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

You will assist customers, take special orders, and help create a positive shopping experience in a fast-paced bakery environment. The role requires early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.