Bread Mixer $20-$22.50/hr*

Nugget Markets is a well-established grocery store chain known for its dedication to high-quality products and outstanding customer service. With a reputation built over decades, Nugget Markets has been recognized as one of FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For" for an impressive 18 years. The company prides itself on fostering a positive work environment that encourages growth and personal development among its team members. As an employer, Nugget Markets offers industry-leading wages, comprehensive zero premium cost medical, dental and vision benefits that extend even to part-time employees, a 20% associate discount, paid time off, and numerous opportunities for professional advancement. Their commitment to employee satisfaction and quality service makes them a standout choice in the retail grocery market.

The company is currently seeking passionate bakery associates to join their skilled bakery team, specifically for the position of bread mixer. This role is a full-time position with early morning shifts starting at 4:00 a.m. The bread mixer will play a critical role in producing hundreds of delicious, hand-crafted artisan breads each shift, ensuring that customers receive fresh and high-quality bakery items. This position requires a hands-on approach to mixing and preparing dough, scaling ingredients accurately, benching dough, and forming loaves by hand. In addition to bread production, the bread mixer is responsible for prepping produce and deli items used in bakery goods, operating a variety of kitchen machinery such as ovens, proofers, mixers, and dough dividers, and maintaining a clean, sanitary, and organized work space.

Bread mixers will also assist the bakery clerks and provide excellent, world-class customer service as needed, contributing to the overall pleasant shopping experience for customers. This role demands a strong physical capability as it involves lifting and stacking flour, handling heavy dough batches, and carrying loads up to 75 pounds. Ideal candidates will have intermediate product knowledge related to bakery fundamentals, including understanding temperature control and chemical reactions in baking. The bakery team's work is not only physically demanding but also requires a passion for consistency, precision, and quality to maintain the high standards Nugget Markets is known for. This position offers an excellent opportunity for anyone eager to learn the art of artisan bread making, work in a supportive and engaging environment, and be a part of a company that values its employees and customers alike. Individual hourly wages for this role will be determined based on factors such as experience, location, and length of employment, reflecting Nugget Markets' commitment to fair and competitive compensation.