Alpha Baking Company, Inc. Jobs

Alpha Baking Company, Inc., established in 1979, is a leading specialty bakery based in Chicago, Illinois. The company operates multiple production facilities, including plants in Chicago, La Porte, Indiana, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and Grand Rapids, Michigan.

These facilities are certified kosher, with the Wisconsin plant also holding organic certification. Alpha Baking offers a diverse range of bakery products under several well-known brands such as S. Rosen's, Mary Ann, Kreamo, Golden Hearth, and Natural Ovens.

Their product lineup includes various types of bread—sourdough, rye, Italian, French, and pan breads—as well as rolls, buns, bagels, and organic and frozen par-baked bread products.

Customer Base

The company serves a broad customer base, including:

• National restaurant chains
• Quick-service restaurants
• Schools and institutions
• Major league sports franchises
• Warehouse club stores
• Independent grocery stores

Over 90% of Chicago-area hot dog stands use their Mary Ann poppy seed hot dog buns.

Distribution and Quality Control

Alpha Baking operates a fleet of over 300 delivery trucks, distributing fresh bread in the Upper Midwest and frozen bread nationwide. Their facilities are regularly inspected by the American Institute of Baking, Silliker Laboratories, and the Food and Drug Administration to ensure product quality and safety.

Community Involvement

In addition to their commercial operations, Alpha Baking has a history of community involvement, donating products and funds to local charities, including food banks across the Midwest.

During S. Rosen's 100th anniversary, they ran a promotion where each fresh S. Rosen's hot dog bun sold generated a ten-cent donation to five food banks serving Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. This resulted in a donation of over $120,000.

Awards and Recognition

Alpha Baking Company, Inc. has received numerous "Top Supplier" awards from valued customers and has been named "Wholesale Baker of the Year" by both Baking & Snack magazine and Snack Food and Wholesale Bakery magazine.

Locations

• Headquarters: 5001 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60644
• Plant in La Porte, Indiana
• Facility in Manitowoc, Wisconsin
• Plant in Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Additional locations include Chicago, IL, USA, and Cudahy, WI, US