Bakery Baker - Store #35 Part Time - Apply Today!

Northgate Markets is a well-established supermarket chain that began its journey on January 2nd, 1980, with its first store in Anaheim, California. Since then, it has expanded to more than 40 stores across four counties including Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and the Inland Empire. Known for providing a full-service supermarket experience, Northgate Markets offers a wide range of departments such as a large meat department, bakery, tortilleria, and prepared foods section. The store specializes in domestic and imported Latin American grocery goods, aiming to provide customers with a genuine Mexican homeland experience. The company prides itself on its dedication to quality, customer satisfaction, and cultural authenticity, making it a preferred grocery destination within the communities it serves. The role being advertised is that of a Bakery Associate/Baker. This position plays a crucial role within the bakery department, which is a significant part of the Northgate supermarket's overall offering. The bakery section contributes not only to the store’s product range but also to its reputation for fresh, quality bakery items including breads, sweet rolls, cookies, and other baked goods. The bakery associate will be responsible for a wide array of operational tasks including ingredient handling, baking, inventory control, and maintaining high cleanliness and safety standards. This role requires someone enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and committed to upholding both food safety and company standards. As a bakery associate at Northgate Markets, the individual will need to maintain a neat, professional appearance and strictly adhere to company dress codes including the use of approved hats or hair nets and uniforms. The candidate will assist with receiving merchandise, checking quality and ensuring proper stock rotation following the first-in, first-out policy for ingredients to maintain product freshness. They will operate bakery equipment including mixers, ovens, and sheeters, prepare dough and baked goods according to specific recipes, and manage inventory efficiently by assisting in ordering supplies and handling spoilage appropriately. Attention to detail is crucial as the associate will need to accurately record inventory movements, markups, markdowns, and spoilage. Beyond operational duties, the bakery associate also assists with leadership tasks such as training new team members, maintaining effective communication within the department, and helping to resolve personnel and operational issues. Emphasis on safety is paramount in this role; the associate must follow all safety protocols, use required personal protective equipment, and report any unusual behavior or maintenance issues promptly to ensure a secure and compliant work environment. The position also involves customer interaction, requiring associates to greet customers and provide assistance where possible, reinforcing Northgate Markets’ commitment to excellent customer service. Northgate Markets values creating a positive, inclusive, and fun workplace where employees feel appreciated and part of a family. The company offers flexible schedules suited to the needs of its employees and provides opportunities for career growth within the organization. In addition, employees and one family member receive a 20 percent discount on most purchases, enhancing the overall benefits of working with Northgate. The company stresses an equal opportunity employment policy, ensuring that all qualified individuals will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any protected status. They also comply fully with federal employment verification laws and maintain fair hiring practices including adherence to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act regarding applicants with criminal histories. For candidates seeking a rewarding career in the bakery and grocery retail industry, Northgate Markets presents an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, culturally rich, and growth-oriented company where passion for food and customer care are highly valued.

• High school education or equivalent preferred
• minimum of three years of experience in full bakery operations and procedures or equivalent combination of education and experience
• health department training required
• be able to calculate percentages and ratios when measuring ingredients in dough mixtures and recipes for varying quantities or amounts
• be able to hear, speak and understand spoken word
• ability to read, write, and understand English effectively preferred
• ability to fill out forms and compose and write reports
• be knowledgeable and familiar with baking methods and safety
• able to sit, stand and handle objects
• able to lift up to 50 pounds
• have specific vision abilities
• able to climb ladders
• able to perform cleaning duties
• respond quickly to emergencies
• work with allergens and tolerate dust and fumes
• work in cold and hot environments with moderate noise