Pastry Partner

Brookshire Grocery Company; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company contribution

Employee discounts

Scholarships and educational support

Outdoor recreation area access

Job summary

Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) in Tyler, Texas, is seeking a pastry associate to produce bakery items, maintain stock, and greet guests with a friendly, service-oriented attitude.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, food handler certification, and at least 1 year of cooking-related experience. Candidates must be 18+ and able to work flexible shifts in a retail bakery environment.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills for following recipes.
• Ability to operate and maintain department equipment.
• Good written and verbal communication with customers.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Attention to hazards and proper safety signs.
• Report potential hazards to a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Operate ovens, mixers, proofer equipment.
• Prepare ingredients according to recipes.
• Complete production lists, handle orders and labeling.
• Maintain stock and assist inventory as needed.
• Present attractive bakery displays and ensure freshness.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment following safety procedures.

Skills

Basic math

Equipment operation

Communication

Flexible scheduling

Safety awareness

Hazard reporting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Food handler certification

18+ age requirement

Job description

At Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC), we’re not just about business—we’re about building a community where you can thrive. Based in Tyler, Texas, BGC is home to five unique banners—Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's—operating over 215 + stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. We’re all about creating a workplace where you can thrive. At BGC, you matter, your contributions are celebrated, and your future is unlimited. Whether you're launching your career or ready to level up, you’ll find a supportive team, endless growth opportunities, and a chance to make an impact.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Wellness that works for you: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage.
• Flexibility and freedom: Paid time off to relax, recharge, and enjoy life.
• Ownership that empowers: 401(k) plan to help you build a solid future that the Company contributes to.
• Savings for your lifestyle: Exclusive employee discounts on the things you need most.
• Investing in your dreams: Scholarships and educational support to fuel your growth.
• Adventure awaits: Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for unwinding, connecting, and having fun.

When you join BGC, you’re not just starting a job—you’re becoming part of something bigger. We’re here to support your goals, inspire your journey, and celebrate your wins.

Job Summary

Produces pastry products according to orders or as needed for display. Maintains pastry stock levels and product quality. Greets, engages, and serves guests with friendly and guest service-oriented attitude.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates commercial baking equipment such as ovens, mixers, dough proofers, etc.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, shaping, and scoring them.
• Responsible for completion of production list and filling out special order requests, as well as packaging and labeling products.
• Ensures products/ingredients are in stock; works with inventory personnel to order as needed.
• Maintains attractive product presentation in designated area by maintaining and filling bakery trays, display cases, and ingredient bins, as well as rotating product to ensure quality and freshness while adhering to food safety standards.
• Maintains clean, safe, and sanitary working and shopping environment by adhering to Company safety procedures.
• Cleans, assembles, and prepares equipment for operation, and examines to check working order under supervision.
• (Partners must be 18+years)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic mathematical skills for the purpose of following recipes.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain department equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form with customers and partners.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or place appropriate warning signs or devices around or near the hazard as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Must report any potential hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• Must be 18 years of age to operate and clean motorized equipment.
• Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy.
• One or more years of cooking related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Food handler certification required.

Physical Demands

Continuously required to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception or the ability to focus. Continuously required to use hands for reaching, touching or handling. Continuously required to use fine finger movements, or strenuous finger and hand movements. Continuously required to stand or walk. Frequently required to talk and hear. Frequently required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 50 lbs. Frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel or squat. Occasionally required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 75 lbs. Attendance at work is required.

Work Context and Environment

Work is generally performed in a retail store. Frequently exposed to hot surfaces. Frequently exposed to extreme cold conditions (non-weather). Frequently exposed to extreme heat conditions (non-weather). Occasionally exposed to wet, slippery or damp conditions. Occasionally exposed to cleaning agents. Quiet to moderate noise level.

Ready to find your place?

Ready to find your place? BGC is “A Career Where You Belong.” Brookshire Grocery Company strives to provide a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment for its partners and customers. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age , disability, genetic information or military status and any other trait protected by law.

Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) Brookshire Grocery Company is a regional, family-owned retail grocery business employing over 17,000 partners across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. With more than over 215 retail grocery stores, along with three distribution centers and corporate offices, BGC is more than just a grocery company—it’s a connected network of partners working together. At BGC, we believe in collaboration, shared goals, and mutual success. Your voice matters here, and we actively seek feedback to ensure BGC is a place where you can thrive, grow, and feel valued. Our culture values personal growth, recognition, and belonging:

• Growth Opportunities: We invest in you through professional development programs, mentoring, and job opportunities.
• Recognition: We celebrate your achievements and value your contributions to our shared success.
• Belonging: Our core values emphasize teamwork and creating a supportive, inclusive environment.

What Sets Us Apart?

As a family-owned company rooted in Christian values, BGC puts people first. Whether it’s through our commitment to supporting local efforts in the communities we serve or fostering a positive workplace, we are dedicated to making a difference. If you’re looking for a place to build your future, and make an impact, Brookshire Grocery Company is the place for you. Join us and be part of something greater—your growth, your impact, your future with BGC.