Overnight Bakery Bread Baker - Apply Today!
Posted on October 24, 2025
Stew Leonard's is a well-known family-owned grocery store chain renowned for its fresh dairy, meats, produce, and bakery products. Founded with a commitment to exceptional customer service and innovative shopping experiences, Stew Leonard's has grown to become a beloved retail institution in the communities it serves. The company prides itself on its family-oriented culture, fostering career growth with over 80 percent of managers promoted from within. Stew Leonard's is dedicated to inclusivity, diversity, and social responsibility, making it a supportive and dynamic workplace. The establishment offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a vibrant work environment focused on both employee satisfaction and customer delight.
The Full Time Bakery Bread Baker / Oven Bread Rotator position at Stew Leonard's is an entry-level role designed for individuals passionate about baking and eager to develop their skills in a supportive setting. Scheduled early in the morning, from as early as 2 AM to 10:30 AM, this role requires a commitment to weekend availability, reflecting the bakery's dedication to delivering fresh products daily. Bakers in this role are responsible for mixing ingredients, preparing dough, and baking various bakery items including breads and bagels according to established quality and safety standards. The pay range for this role is $18 to $20 per hour, compensating adequately for the early hours and weekend shifts.
This position is ideal for those looking to start or grow their baking career, as the company is willing to train candidates who meet basic requirements. Bakers are expected to adhere to strict food safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain the highest quality standards. The job involves hands-on tasks such as measuring, mixing, molding dough, and operating bakery equipment safely. Bakers must be capable of reading and following recipes precisely, assisting and training team members as needed, providing excellent customer service by engaging politely with customers, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace. Working conditions may be warmer due to ovens and involve physical activities including frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 70 pounds, and repetitive hand use. Beyond the tangible duties, the role contributes to the overall customer experience by producing fresh, high-quality bakery products that keep patrons returning.
Stew Leonard's supports its employees with extensive benefits such as high-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K plan available to both full-time and part-time team members, family and personal time off, life insurance, and innovations like on-demand pay through Dayforce Wallet. Employees enjoy a range of workplace perks including free cafeteria meals, thank you luncheons, holiday pay, referral bonuses, subsidized safety shoes, and a fun, engaging environment complete with unique workplace traditions. This position fosters both personal and professional growth in a warm, family-oriented culture dedicated to making both employees and customers happy. Interested candidates can apply and start within a week, tapping into an established company that values diversity, inclusion, and social responsibility.
                - Must be 18 years or older
 - Availability to work weekends
 - Ability to safely operate bakery equipment
 - Capability to work early morning shifts from 2 AM to 10:30 AM
 - Capacity to lift up to 70 pounds
 - Ability to stand, walk, push, and pull frequently
 - Willingness to adhere to health, sanitation and safety standards