Early Morning Bread Baker

DeLallo is looking for the Early Morning Retail Bread Baker who is responsible for preparing, baking, and merchandising fresh breads and bakery products for daily retail sales. This position ensures high-quality products are available when the store opens while maintaining food safety, sanitation, and company quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, mix, shape, proof, and bake a variety of breads and rolls according to established recipes and production schedules.
• Monitor dough fermentation, proofing times, and baking temperatures to ensure product consistency and quality.
• Operate bakery equipment safely, including mixers, ovens, slicers, and proofing equipment.
• Prepare production quantities to meet customer demand while minimizing waste.
• Package, label, and stock baked products for retail display.
• Inspect products for quality, freshness, appearance, and proper labeling.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Clean and sanitize workstations, equipment, utensils, and production areas.
• Monitor ingredient inventory and notify management of supply needs.
• Assist customers with bakery orders and product questions when needed.
• Support other bakery operations and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous baking, bakery production, food service, or retail experience preferred.
• Knowledge of bread-making techniques, dough preparation, and baking processes preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to work in both warm and cool temperature environments.

Ability to safely operate bakery equipment

WHY DELALLO

You'll be working in a specialty deli. You will have the opportunity to learn various meats and/or cheeses and prepared foods. You will work with an amazing team that helps and supports one another to make sure the job gets done.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive wages
• Bi-weekly pay
• 401k with company match

TIME OFF

• Paid time off (can be cashed out in lieu of time off, if desired)
• Paid holidays off: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas

HEALTH INSURANCE & ANCILLARY BENEFITS (available after 14 days for full time employees)

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Hospital Indemnity
• Term Life Insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Free flu shots (all employees)

LIFE EVENTS

• Short- term and Long-term disability
• Accident
• Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Legal, Financial, Work/Life)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Career Advancement
• Opportunities to transfer to other locations or departments
• Training & Development
• Individualized Leadership Training Opportunities
• Individualized Intern Development

TEAM MEMBER PERKS

• Referral Program
• On-Line Purchase Discount
• 50% of meal purchases while working

Founded in 1950, the George DeLallo Company is a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of specialty Italian and Mediterranean foods. As pioneers and leaders of the industry, we have expanded from our beginnings in Jeannette, PA, as a roadside Italian marketplace to multiple locations. Our corporate office and distribution center is in Mount Pleasant, PA, where we lead our national sales teams and operate our fleet to service customers. We operate three olive and antipasto production facilities in Mount Pleasant, Penn, PA, and Oroville, CA. In addition, we own and operate our very own olive orchard in Oroville, CA, as well as an industrial bakery in Bridgeville, PA.

The tenured team at DeLallo is enthusiastic about the continued growth and innovation of our company. Because our owners participate in day-to-day operations, dedicated team members who exhibit a strong work ethic, teamwork and professionalism are recognized and can more rapidly further their careers. As our company continues to grow, so does our need to build a solid team who offers experience, education and specialization to key fields of operation and who can continue to drive innovation. DeLallo provides quality products and programs to create partnerships with customers, to build brand loyalty with consumers and to give employees a sense of pride in the products that they bring to the market-to delight their neighbors with innovative, authentic and wholesome foods.