Bakers Helper

Safeway; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

Health benefits

Job summary

Albertsons Companies Inc. is seeking a Baker’s Helper in Fairfax, VA to support bakery operations. You will prepare dough, glaze pastries, and assist with daily production alongside the Bakery Sales Manager, ensuring quality and accuracy throughout the process.

Ideal candidates enjoy baking, work well in a fast-paced setting, and deliver friendly customer service while maintaining a clean workspace and following recipes to meet daily goals.

Qualifications

• Experience with baking tasks and following recipes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and reliability.
• Provide courteous customer service and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dough and glaze pastries as directed.
• Assist with production planning and gathering ingredients.
• Follow recipes with accuracy and monitor oven temperatures.
• Offer product information and assist customers.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and ensure quality.

Skills

Baking skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

A Day In The Life

The Baker’s Helper plays a key role in the day to day bakery operations. This position involves preparing dough, glazing pastries, and assisting with baking tasks from start to finish. Working alongside the Bakery Sales Manager, the Baker’s Helper helps plan the day’s production, gathers ingredients, and follows recipes with accuracy and attention to detail.

A Day In The Life

The Baker’s Helper plays a key role in the day to day bakery operations. This position involves preparing dough, glazing pastries, and assisting with baking tasks from start to finish. Working alongside the Bakery Sales Manager, the Baker’s Helper helps plan the day’s production, gathers ingredients, and follows recipes with accuracy and attention to detail. Tasks may include applying icing to baked goods, monitoring oven temperatures, and ensuring products meet quality standards. The role also includes providing courteous, helpful service to customers, offering product information, answering questions, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace. The ideal candidates enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, take pride in consistent results, and appreciate the craft of baking. A strong sense of teamwork, reliability, and a focus on customer experience are essential.

What You Bring To The Table

• A balanced appreciation for both the creative and technical sides of baking.
• A team-oriented approach and the ability to contribute effectively.
• A strong sense of pride in producing baked goods that enhance the customer experience.
• Strong organizational skills and a sharp eye for detail.
• Openness to learning new techniques and adapting to evolving bakery processes.
• Genuine interest in food preparation and bakery operations.

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. As friendly, enthusiastic people who enjoy offering customers an exceptional shopping experience, we provide world-class customer service each and every day. We also provide a variety of benefits including:Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture

• Competitive Wages
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• 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.