157 - Food City Baker - Baseline & Hardy

Bashas' is a well-established supermarket chain known for delivering quality products and exceptional customer service to communities. With a focus on fresh, quality food offerings and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Bashas' creates an inviting shopping experience that emphasizes community engagement and a trustworthy shopping environment. The company operates a variety of grocery stores that include supermarket concepts, serving customers with a wide range of products including bakery items, fresh produce, and household necessities. Known for their dedication to employee growth and community nourishment, Bashas' offers competitive compensation and a variety of benefits aimed at supporting their workforce both professionally and personally.\n\nThe Baker role at Bashas' bakery department is an integral position responsible for carrying out a diverse set of tasks that contribute to the efficient operation of the bakery and enhancing customer experience. The position requires an individual with a keen eye for food safety and sanitation, who can confidently manage production and merchandising duties while delivering unmatched customer service. This person must be capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment, maintaining product quality, and ensuring the bakery section is appealingly merchandised. Responsibilities include mixing, weighing, proofing, baking, frying, decorating, finishing, and merchandising quality bakery products according to Bashas' recipes and standards. The baker must also manage oven loading and unloading with attention to proper baking temperatures and timings for a variety of products such as cakes, cookies, breads, sweet rolls, and more. The role involves inventory controls including ordering, receiving, and stock rotation to minimize shrinkage and maintain product freshness. Additional duties cover using machinery like scale printers to ensure correct weighting and pricing, maintaining cleanliness and order throughout the production and storage areas, assisting with wrapping and boxing finished goods, and helping decorators personalize cakes and pastries. The Baker position demands physical stamina as the job requires standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, stocking, and other physical tasks for extended periods. The company emphasizes safety and efficiency, making this an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about bakery arts and customer service in a supportive work environment. The role offers competitive weekly pay and extensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, and employee discounts. Bashas' fosters a fun and supportive workplace culture where employees can truly nourish their communities and grow professionally.