The Baker is responsible for preparing, baking, and finishing a variety of fresh bakery products including breads, pastries, cakes, and specialty items. This role ensures high-quality, visually appealing products while maintaining food safety standards and supporting overall bakery operations.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and bake a variety of products including breads, rolls, muffins, cookies, pastries, and cakes
Follow and execute recipes with consistency and attention to detail
Mix, shape, proof, and bake doughs according to production schedules
Decorate and finish baked goods as needed (icing, glazing, etc.)
Monitor product quality, freshness, and presentation standards
Maintain proper inventory levels of ingredients and communicate ordering needs
Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation guidelines
Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe at all times
Assist with merchandising and stocking bakery displays
Provide friendly and helpful customer service when needed
Qualifications
Previous baking experience preferred (scratch baking a plus)
Knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and equipment
Ability to follow recipes and production schedules accurately
Strong attention to detail and time management skills
Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
Preferred Skills
Experience with artisan breads or specialty baked goods
Cake decorating experience
Familiarity with commercial bakery equipment (mixers, ovens, proofers)
Food safety certification (or willingness to obtain)
Work Environment
Fast-paced grocery retail setting
Early morning shifts typical (production starts before store opening)
Exposure to heat, flour, and commercial kitchen equipment
Numbers & Facts
Location
St.Michaels, MD
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Bakeryunmatched
Cookiesunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Inventory Levelsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Merchandisingunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Production Scheduleunmatched
Quality Monitoringunmatched
Retailunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
Store Openingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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