Job: Baker

Vons provides an environment where everyone's contributions matter. We provide excellent training programs, flexible work schedules including evenings and weekends, and, of course, the best advancement opportunities. Because it's not just about work, it's about working your way up.

We are hiring for: Bakers

As a primary contact for Safeway customers, the Baker provides friendly, courteous, and helpful service. The Baker mixes and bakes ingredients according to recipes to produce breads, pastries, and other baked goods. Applies glaze, icing or other topping to baked goods. Working with Bakery Sales Manager, the Baker plans items to be baked for day and week. Obtains necessary ingredients from storage areas. Reads recipes. Mixes ingredients by hand or power mixer. May take special orders in person or over the phone. Cleans Bakery area.

Job Duties:

1. Safeway Baker employees are generally responsible for completing the following job duties:
2. Provide customer service as currently defined by the employer within the scope of the position and within company policy.
3. Plan daily production.
4. Measure flour, sugar, shortening, and other ingredients to prepare batters, dough, fillings, and icings.
5. Dump ingredients into mixing-machine bowl or steam kettle to mix or cook ingredients according to specifications.
6. Role, cut, and shape dough and related products preparatory to baking.
7. Place dough in pans, molds or on sheets and bake in oven or grill.
8. Read recipes and other instructions.
9. Obtain necessary stock and transports to work area.
10. Order ingredients and supplies as needed.
11. Organize and maintain cleanliness of work area.
12. Other duties as assigned.

About the Bakery Department:
The sweet aromas of our own fresh-baked Artisan breads, pastries, cookies, and muffins make our Bakery a must-stop place for customers. It's a fun sales opportunity, and for bakers and cake decorators, a creative one, too. You'll find yourself able to give truly personal service here, helping our customers plan parties and introducing them to our new offerings.
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy giving our customers the best shopping experience. With over 1,700 stores across the U.S. and Canada, operating as Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Dominick's, Carrs/Safeway, Randalls, Tom Thumb and Genuardi's, the job possibilities are endless.
Link your future to the Safeway team, apply now or at our in store kiosk!

Job Related Qualifications:

• Ability to follow company customer service procedures.
  
• Demonstrated prior customer service skills or related experience.
  
• Ability to interact with customers and co-workers.
  
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
  
• Ability to operate machinery.