173 - AJ's Fine Foods Baker - Pima & Union Hills

Bashas' is a well-established grocery store chain known for its commitment to quality, community focus, and exceptional customer service. Since its inception, Bashas' has been dedicated to providing fresh, high-quality products in a welcoming environment that fosters both employee growth and customer satisfaction. As a regional supermarket chain, Bashas' operates numerous stores offering a variety of departments including fresh bakery items, where the passion for baking excellence and customer engagement meets. The company prides itself on its strong community ties and dedication to creating a positive workplace culture that values teamwork, respect, and personal development. Bashas' enjoys a reputation for delivering fresh bakery goods that meet rigorous food safety standards and taste expectations, aiming to nourish communities with quality products and friendly service.

The Baker role at Bashas' is an integral position within the Bakery department that involves much more than just baking. This role is best suited for individuals who have a passion for baking, attention to detail, and a commitment to food safety and sanitation. Bakers at Bashas' are responsible for a variety of tasks that include mixing, weighing, proofing, baking, decorating, finishing, and merchandising bakery products made according to Bashas' recipes. The position requires the ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment while maintaining excellent customer service standards. In addition to production duties, Bakers assist in managing inventory levels, controlling product quality, and ensuring correct pricing and signage of all bakery products.

This role also requires interaction with customers, providing a welcoming atmosphere and answering any questions about bakery products. Bakers help with tasks such as loading and unloading ovens while monitoring precise baking temperatures and times to produce the best possible quality items. They also support the ordering and receiving of bakery products and supplies, ensuring the department functions smoothly and remains well-stocked. A significant part of the job includes maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in the production area, storage rooms, walk-in coolers, and freezers, which is essential for food safety and workplace efficiency.

Bashas' Bakers also play an important role in merchandising, making sure that bakery products are attractively displayed following company guidelines. They assist decorators with personalization and icing of cakes and other specialty items, which requires an eye for detail and creativity. The company values employees who are friendly, responsible, and take pride in their work while supporting team goals and providing exceptional service to customers. This position may require some physical activity such as standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, pushing, and bending, so physical stamina and strength are important.

Bashas' offers competitive compensation paid on a weekly basis and benefits that include retirement plans, medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and their dependents. Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities are available to support continued education, reflecting the company's investment in employee growth and development. Employees also enjoy store discount programs and a fun work environment where they have the opportunity to contribute positively to their community. This role is suited for candidates who are at least 18 years old, with specific age requirements for positions that may involve serving alcohol.