Bread Mixer $20-$22.50/hr*

Nugget Markets is a well-established and highly respected grocery store chain known for its commitment to quality, excellent customer service, and community involvement. The company has earned a distinguished place as one of FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 18 consecutive years, highlighting its dedication to fostering a positive and rewarding work environment. Recognized for its employee-centric culture, Nugget Markets invests in its people by providing industry-leading wages, comprehensive zero premium cost medical, dental, and vision benefits even for part-time associates, and generous employee discounts. The company emphasizes both personal and professional growth opportunities, making it an attractive employer for those passionate about the grocery and food service industry. With a firm commitment to innovation and quality, Nugget Markets continues to build a loyal customer base by blending traditional grocery excellence with artisan food offerings.

The role of Bread Mixer at Nugget Markets is a unique and vital position within the bakery department, perfect for individuals passionate about artisan bread-making and eager to master the craft of producing handcrafted breads on a large scale. This full-time position features early morning shifts starting at 1:00 am, which is essential to ensure fresh, high-quality baked goods are available to customers throughout the day. The bread mixer plays a crucial role in preparing hundreds of hand-formed artisan breads each shift, encompassing a variety of tasks including mixing and scaling ingredients precisely, benching dough, and operating essential bakery machinery such as ovens, proofers, mixers, and dough dividers.

In addition to bread preparation, the bread mixer is responsible for supporting the bakery clerks and contributing to a clean, sanitary, and attractive kitchen environment. This role requires physical stamina and strength as mixers will be handling large quantities of dough, lifting products, and managing heavy flour bags. Furthermore, this position demands a solid understanding of bakery science, including knowledge of temperature control, chemical reactions that affect dough, and the characteristics of various bakery products. Effective communication skills and a positive, enthusiastic attitude are essential for success in this role, as it involves teamwork and occasionally providing excellent service to bakery guests.

Nugget Markets values associates who are dedicated to consistently producing high-quality bakery products and who thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Becoming a bread mixer offers a fantastic opportunity to develop and refine artisan baking skills while working with a supportive team that values craftsmanship and passion. Employees in this role enjoy competitive wages based on experience, location, and length of employment, alongside many benefits aimed at supporting their health and well-being. Joining the Nugget Markets bakery team means becoming part of a company that values its employees, promotes career growth, and takes pride in delivering exceptional food products and service to its community.