Bakery Clerk

Safeway; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Associate discounts

Health benefits

Vacation

Job summary

Albertsons Companies Inc. operates Safeway’s bakery team and seeks a Bakery Clerk to join the day-to-day operations. You will assist with dough preparation, glazing, and baking tasks, while supporting production planning and ingredient gathering.

The role emphasizes accurate recipe following, high-quality standards, and friendly customer service in a fast-paced environment. Teamwork and reliability are essential to success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service within a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to bakery operations.
• Strong focus on accuracy, cleanliness, and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dough and glaze pastries as part of daily bakery tasks.
• Assist with baking tasks from start to finish and help plan the day’s production.
• Gather ingredients, follow recipes, and monitor oven temperatures for quality control.
• Provide courteous, helpful service to customers and offer product information.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and ensure freshness and presentation of baked goods.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food handling

Job description

A Day In The Life

The Bakery Clerk 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 Bakery Clerk 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.