161 - Bashas' Baker - Gilbert & Chandler Hts. Blvd

Bashas' is a well-established grocery retail company known for its commitment to quality products and excellent customer service. Operating numerous stores throughout the Southwestern United States, Bashas' continues to serve its communities by providing fresh, high-quality groceries, including a dedicated bakery department offering a variety of delicious baked goods. Known for prioritizing both customer satisfaction and employee well-being, Bashas' maintains a supportive work environment where team members can grow and thrive in their careers. The bakery department plays a crucial role in the company's success, providing customers with fresh breads, cakes, pastries, and other baked products made daily to exacting standards using Bashas' trusted recipes.

The role of a Baker at Bashas' is integral to maintaining the bakery's reputation for quality and service. Bakers are responsible for a wide range of tasks encompassing the whole baking process, from mixing ingredients to the final presentation and merchandising of products. This position requires attention to detail regarding food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring all baked goods meet health regulations and company quality expectations. Bakers use specialized equipment and techniques to produce a variety of bakery items including breads, cakes, cookies, pies, and sweet rolls. They must handle duties such as mixing, weighing, proofing, baking, frying, decorating, finishing, and merchandising with precision and care.

Moreover, Bakers assist with inventory management by ordering and receiving bakery supplies, controlling product stock levels, and minimizing shrinkage. They play a vital role in ensuring accurate product pricing and signage, and maintain the cleanliness and organization of work areas including baking benches, production, storage spaces, and walk-in coolers and freezers. Bakers also support decorators in cake personalization and icing, enhancing product appeal for customers. This fast-paced, customer-focused role demands a friendly and responsible team member who works collaboratively to create a welcoming atmosphere. The position offers competitive weekly pay and provides various benefits including retirement plans, medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, and employee discounts on store groceries. Bashas' encourages a fun and engaging workplace culture where employees have the opportunity to contribute positively to their community through their work in the bakery department.