Bakery - Baker

Lazyacres; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a forward-thinking natural market where your passion for food and customer service will shine. As a Baker, you will create delightful bakery products while ensuring exceptional customer experiences that exceed expectations. This role offers a supportive environment that values growth and development, with opportunities for advancement within the company. You will enjoy a culture that promotes health and wellness, alongside a strong training program to enhance your skills. If you are enthusiastic about food and eager to contribute to a healthier planet, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Paid Weekly

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401K

20% Discount at Locations

$60 Credit to Shoes for Crews every 6 months

Scholarship Opportunities

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; 3 to 6 months of related experience preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bakery products and maintain quality and sanitation standards.
• Assist customers and suggest bakery products for repeat business.
• Control costs and follow safety standards in the bakery.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Hospitality

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

028 - Los Feliz - Lazy Acres Natural Market, Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:59 AM

At Lazy Acres Natural Market, we believe in a natural approach to optimal health and wellness. From organic and seasonal produce and products steeped in tradition to functional supplements and body care, we are here to support you in mind, body, and soul.

Our friendly, informative, and passionate team members remain committed to providing exceptional service and wellness tips to our community; and accommodating the needs of our guests. We continue to live by the closely held belief that our collective actions can and will contribute to a healthier planet.

We’re committed to creating an environment that will attract the most passionate and enthusiastic people in our field. We’re always on the lookout for people inspired by health, wellness, and eating clean, and strive for excellent customer service. Our Leadership is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, offering opportunities for professional growth, education, and community involvement.

Ingredients You'll Bring to the Table

You love food and can create an experience that is beyond the everyday. You have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment. You can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests' expectations. You are warm, outgoing, authentically amazing, and want to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where you work. You embody a spirit of entrepreneurship and mutual respect. You approach every situation with a YES! attitude and seek to find a solution to all opportunities that arise.

What Will Be On Your Plate?

Job Title: Baker

Department: Bakery

Reports To: Bakery Manager

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Baker works closely with the Bakery Manager. The Baker also performs the following duties (other duties may be assigned):

• Prepares bakery products according to the Bakery Manager's directions, production guide, and the established production schedule; maintains product rotation to reduce shrink.
• Inspects and maintains the Bakery Department and products during baking and preparation, ensuring quality and sanitation by FDA and local health codes.
• Assists customers, suggests bakery products, and establishes relationships for repeat business.
• Controls costs by implementing portion control, accurate pricing, and signage.
• Follows safety work standards and reports any hazards to the Bakery Manager and/or Store Director.
• Follows the FIFO rotation system, covers, labels, and dates products, ensuring adherence to BFLA standards of quality and presentation.
• Assists in receiving, breaking down, and storing Bakery loads, collaborating effectively with the team.

Customer Service Skills

The Baker is expected to provide customer service that is extra ordinary and exceeds the expectations of our customers. They are required to follow established policies and guidelines that go beyond simply smiling and greeting customers. Going above and beyond encompasses attitudes, respect, and flexibility. The Baker is expected to have a positive “can-do” attitude; to treat others with respect; and to easily adjust to changes in the workplace.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months of related experience.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods; walk; frequent use of hands; hands to finger; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The individual occasionally is required to reach with hands and arms. He or she is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision.

Why You’ll Love Working at Lazy Acres Natural Market

• Amazing earning potential, paid weekly!
• A values-based culture that will engage and empower your growth and development
• A strong training program that will build your restaurant and guest service skills
• Opportunity for growth within our family of brands
• Benefits available – Including medical, dental, vision, and 401K
• Numerous scholarship opportunities available to full & part time team members
• 20% discount at all Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres locations
• $60 credit to Shoes for Crews every 6 months of employment