Early Morning Bread Baker

Overview: Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level None Travel Percentage None Category Retail

Description: 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 Qualifications 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