Bakery Associate

The Good Bread Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Good Bread Company in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Bakery Associate to join our production team, performing mixing, baking, or packaging duties with care and precision.

You’ll operate bakery equipment, monitor quality, prepare ingredients, label products, maintain cleanliness, follow GMPs, and collaborate with a team in a fast-paced food production setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial bakery, food production, or manufacturing environment preferred, but not required.
• Experience with machine operation is an advantage.
• Proven record of reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand on concrete and maintain mobility for up to ten hours or more at a time.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor bakery equipment in accordance with product specifications and production schedules.
• Monitor product quality throughout each stage of production to adhere to company standards.
• Retrieve and prepare items needed for production line use, such as pans, bags, and boxes.
• Ensure racks and products are properly labeled throughout the production and packaging process to ensure proper tracking and identification.
• Assist with organizing and loading product racks into proofing, baking, or cooling areas for efficient workflow.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, including performing daily sanitation duties and routine cleaning of equipment.
• Follow all GMPs, food safety standards, and personal safety regulations at all times.
• Communicate any equipment issues, product inconsistencies, or safety concerns to the shift lead or supervisor promptly.

Skills

Team oriented

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Physical stamina

Safety aware

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Minneapolis, MN 55404
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary Range: $17.00 - $20.00 Hourly
• Job Shift: Any

At The Good Bread Company, we are dedicated to crafting baked goods of unsurpassed quality. As a Bakery Associate, you will play a vital role in our production, mixing, baking, or packaging departments — helping to shape, prepare, and finish our products with care and precision. This position is ideal for individuals who take pride in their work, enjoy working as part of a team, and thrive in a fast-paced food production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor bakery equipment in accordance with product specifications and production schedules.
• Monitor product quality throughout each stage of production to adhere to company standards.
• Retrieve and prepare items needed for production line use, such as pans, bags, and boxes.
• Ensure racks and products are properly labeled throughout the production and packaging process to ensure proper tracking and identification.
• Assist with organizing and loading product racks into proofing, baking, or cooling areas for efficient workflow.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, including performing daily sanitation duties and routine cleaning of equipment.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety standards, and personal safety regulations at all times.
• Communicate any equipment issues, product inconsistencies, or safety concerns to the shift lead or supervisor promptly.

Job Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial bakery, food production, or manufacturing environment preferred, but not required.
• Experience with machine operation is an advantage.
• Proven record of reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand on concrete and maintain mobility for up to ten hours or more at a time.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

The Good Bread Company participates in E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer.