Baker / Bakery Production Assistant

Role overview

This full-time bakery role is based at the Safeway store in Spruce Grove, Alberta. The position sits within the retail bakery team and supports the preparation and presentation of fresh bakery items for customers. It is well suited to someone who enjoys hands-on work, customer interaction, and learning from experienced bakery staff.

The bakery team is responsible for producing quality baked goods such as artisan breads, pastries, cookies, and muffins while maintaining a welcoming in-store experience. The employer emphasizes customer service, teamwork, flexibility, and a safe, responsible work style.

Key duties

• Follow company procedures, standards, and policies consistently.
• Welcome customers courteously and provide friendly service.
• Deliver a high level of service aligned with the store’s customer programs.
• Prepare bakery items to the company’s recipes and quality standards.
• Ensure products are presented according to merchandising guidelines.
• Receive product deliveries and store them appropriately.
• Clean and sanitize bakery equipment.
• Receive baked items and manage stock rotation.
• Stock and maintain bakery display cases.
• In Alberta and British Columbia locations, fry donuts and complete oven-related tasks.

What the employer is looking for

This role favors someone who can pick up new tasks quickly, stay productive in a busy environment, and work well as part of a team. Strong communication skills and a customer-first approach are important, along with a commitment to safe work practices and schedule flexibility.

Working conditions and physical demands

• Frequent lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional lifting of items between 20 and 50 pounds, including low-level and waist-level lifts.
• Regular bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, and hand coordination.
• Constant standing, walking, gripping, and reaching during the shift.

Availability requirements

Flexible hours are required for this position. Evening and weekend availability is strongly preferred. For Alberta locations, the successful candidate must be available to work at any time on Sundays.

Benefits and workplace highlights

Hourly employees receive regular pay increases. The role also offers flexible scheduling and access to a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including employer-funded prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental coverage, and a pension plan. The company describes its workplace as inclusive and supportive, with opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues and grow your career in retail food service.

Additional information

Travel requirements for this position are minimal, at 0% to 10%. The employer states that compensation is competitive and depends on role, location, experience, skills, internal equity, and market conditions. No salary amount is published in the posting. Applicants requiring accommodation due to disability can request it during the hiring process. The company also notes that artificial intelligence tools may support screening and assessment, but hiring decisions are made by human hiring teams.

Work authorization

Applicants must be legally allowed to work in this role and may be asked to provide supporting documentation during onboarding before employment begins.