Bakery Baker - Store #10 Full-Time - Apply Today!

Northgate Markets is a well-established full-service supermarket chain that began its journey on January 2nd, 1980, with its first store located in Anaheim, California. Over the past four decades, it has grown significantly, now boasting more than 40 stores across four counties: Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and the Inland Empire. As a leader in the grocery retail industry, the company specializes in providing a unique Mexican homeland shopping experience. Each location offers a large meat department, bakery, tortilleria, and prepared foods section, alongside a comprehensive selection of domestic and imported Latin American grocery goods. Northgate Markets takes pride in fostering a community-driven shopping environment, giving customers access to high-quality products and authentic flavors that celebrate Latin American culture and cuisine. The company is committed to building a strong and positive workplace culture. It seeks enthusiastic individuals who have both the desire and potential to grow alongside the organization. Northgate Markets emphasizes creating a work environment that is not only productive but also positive and enjoyable; a place where every team member feels appreciated, valued, and secure in their role. Recognizing the importance of employee satisfaction and engagement, the company offers flexible scheduling options, career advancement opportunities, and employee discounts that extend to immediate household family members. The role of a Bakery Associate at Northgate Markets is vital to the store's mission of delivering fresh, high-quality bakery goods to the community. This position requires a dedicated professional with a passion for baking and food service, who can maintain and operate the bakery department efficiently and safely. The Bakery Associate plays a hands-on role in preparing dough, mixing ingredients, handling baking equipment, and ensuring all bakery products meet the company’s high-quality standards. The role involves following strict safety, health, and sanitation regulations, performing routine cleaning, controlling inventory, and assisting in the reception of merchandise. Additionally, the Bakery Associate will participate in training other associates, maintaining good communication within the department, and working collaboratively to solve operational challenges. The position also requires vigilance in maintaining security standards and adhering to company policies and compliance initiatives. Candidates will undergo a baker assessment test during the hiring process to evaluate their skills and suitability for this position, indicating the company’s commitment to employing highly competent and knowledgeable team members. This role is ideally suited for individuals with a minimum of three years of bakery experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, who are comfortable working in fast-paced, physically demanding environments. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks, use baking machinery, and follow detailed recipes and procedures accurately. This is a full-time or part-time position that offers an engaging career path within a company known for its community-oriented values and rich cultural heritage. Northgate Markets is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, ensuring fair hiring practices that provide equal employment opportunities without discrimination. The company values diversity and inclusion and supports workforce policies that respect the rights and dignity of all employees.

• High school education or equivalent preferred
• minimum of three years of experience in bakery operations
• health department training required
• ability to calculate ingredient percentages and ratios
• effective verbal communication skills
• ability to read, write, and understand English
• ability to fill out forms and write reports
• knowledge of bakery equipment and safety procedures
• capability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks including climbing ladders
• ability to tolerate exposure to dust, fumes, cold and high temperatures
• completion of baker assessment testing
• compliance with drug testing policies