Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $19.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Flexible work environment
ongoing training and development
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Employee Discount Programs

Job Description

Sodexo is a global leader in providing integrated food services and facilities management, operating in numerous countries and serving a diverse client base. With a focus on improving the quality of life for the people it serves, Sodexo emphasizes creating a better everyday experience for its customers and employees. The company delivers services in sectors including healthcare, education, corporate, and government institutions, ensuring excellence and innovation through dedicated professionals. Sodexo values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all employees, making it a welcoming place to build a career. The company offers a commitment to employee growth through training programs, supportive work culture, and comprehensive benefits.

This full-time Baker position is based at the Atlanta Commissary and offers an hourly wage of $19.50. Working primarily overnight shifts with varying days, the schedule details are provided during the interview process, allowing for better employee planning and balance. As a Baker at Sodexo, you will be responsible for preparing a wide variety of baked goods from scratch according to precise recipes and production schedules. This role requires attention to detail, culinary expertise, and adherence to Sodexo's culinary standards to maintain the highest quality in taste and presentation of items such as breads, rolls, muffins, biscuits, cakes, and pastries.

The Baker will be involved in ingredient measuring, mixing, shaping, and baking, as well as monitoring oven temperatures and baking times. Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the bakery area is essential, as is proper storage and labeling of all products. Physical demands include extensive walking or standing, and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds regularly with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Employees in this role must use their hands for handling, feeling, and tasting, showcasing their skills in delivering a superior baking experience.

Sodexo welcomes applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent and up to one year of related experience in baking or pastry preparation, with preference given to candidates with specialized bakery roles. This position encourages those passionate about delivering quality, consistent bakery products while contributing to a supportive and flexible work environment. Sodexo further promotes career development by offering ongoing training and advancement opportunities to transform this job into a lasting career.

The benefits package at Sodexo includes paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) plans, discount programs, and more. Certain locations may offer additional site-specific benefits like free shift meals, uniforms, safety shoes, transportation support, or parking allowances, catering to diverse employee needs. Sodexo values its employees as individuals, fostering an inclusive culture where ideas and opinions matter, and every team member is respected and supported in achieving success.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma GED or equivalent experience
  • 0 to 1 more years of related work experience
  • Ability to work overnight shifts
  • Ability to stand or walk for extended periods
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow recipes
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma GED or equivalent experience
  • 0 to 1 more years of related work experience
  • Experience in a specialized bakery or pastry role preferred

Job Duties

  • Check daily production schedules and follow Sodexo recipes to prepare a variety of baked items from scratch such as breads rolls muffins biscuits cakes and pastries
  • Accurately weigh and measure ingredients mix doughs and batters by hand or mixer shape and cut dough and bake items to perfection
  • Regulate oven temperatures monitor baking times and ensure all products are prepared held and served at correct temperatures
  • Set up and stock the bake shop area maintain proper storage rotation labeling and dating of all products and keep the bakery clean and organized
  • Pay close attention to detail accommodate special requests and ensure only high-quality baked items leave the kitchen
  • Significant walking or other means of mobility
  • Must be able to use hands to finger handle feel reach with hands and arms and taste or smell
  • Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time throughout the entire duration of a shift which may exceed 8 hours
  • Ability to reach bend stoop push and/or pull and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds
  • Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
  • Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts depending on business necessities and client requirements

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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