Baker - Deli-Bakery

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

Are you the type of person who loves the smell of fresh bread in the morning? Our Greenville location is looking for a Baker to join our Deli-Bakery department.

In this role, you will be responsible for bringing our bakery cases to life with high-quality, fresh-baked goods. From artisan breads and muffins to healthy treat options, you’ll ensure that our customers are greeted with the very best baked goods in the area.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Production: Follow recipes and production schedules to bake a variety of breads, rolls, pastries, cookies, and muffins.
• Prep & Mixing: Accurately measure and mix ingredients, knead dough, and shape loaves according to our quality standards.
• Proofing & Oven Management: Monitor proofing times and oven temperatures to ensure every batch is baked to perfection.
• Cake & Pastry Finishing: Basic decorating and finishing of baked goods to ensure they look as good as they taste.
• Inventory Control: Monitor supplies of flour, grains, and other baking essentials; assist in ordering and rotating stock (FIFO).
• Sanitation: Maintain a clean and organized bakery station, ensuring all equipment (mixers, ovens, proofers) is cleaned and sanitized daily.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1+ years of experience in a professional bakery or high-volume kitchen (Grocery bakery experience is a major plus!).
• Technical Skills: Solid understanding of baking fundamentals, including dough handling, yeast activity, and weight/measurement precision.
• Early Bird Mentality: Ability to work early morning shifts to ensure the bakery cases are full when the store opens.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, perform repetitive tasks (like kneading or scooping), and lift bags of flour up to 50 lbs.
• Attention to Detail: You take pride in consistency—ensuring the 100th muffin looks just as good as the first.

Why Join Our Bakery Team?

• Quality Ingredients: Work with premium, healthy, and organic ingredients you can be proud of.
• Creative Environment: Have a say in seasonal offerings and community favorites.
• Stability: Enjoy the steady pace and reliable hours of a grocery-based bakery compared to the high-stress environment of a standalone commercial plant.
• Perks: Competitive hourly pay, employee grocery discounts, and a positive, "fresh-scented" work environment!