BAKERY 2ND

RANCHO SAN MIGUEL, 620 SOUTH CHEROKEE LN, LODI, California, United States of America •

620 S Cherokee Ln, Lodi, CA 95240, USA

Posted Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM | Expires Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 9:59 AM

Work to earn FREE MONEY for your retirement and elect Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit Packages for as little as $20 per paycheck for yourself and $64 per paycheck for you and your family!

PAQ, Inc. is a 100% Employee-Owned Company consisting of 25 retail grocery stores throughout the Central Valley and Central Coast of California. Seventeen of our stores are price-impact, warehouse format under the Food 4 Less banner, and Eight are Hispanic format under the Rancho San Miguel Market banner. At PAQ, Inc., our Employee Owners are the building blocks of a strong future—come build with us!

Job Summary:

The Bakery 2 nd is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the bakery, ensuring the quality of baked goods, maintaining high hygiene standards, and managing a team of bakers. This role involves crafting and baking delicious breads, pastries, and desserts while ensuring quality and consistency.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Supervise and manage the bakery team, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient production.
• Prepare doughs, batters, and fillings according to established recipes and techniques.
• Weigh and measure ingredients precisely to ensure consistency in product quality.
• Operate and maintain baking equipment, including mixers, ovens, and proofing chambers.
• Shape, mold, and decorate dough to create a variety of breads, pastries, and desserts.
• Monitor the baking process to ensure products are baked to perfection and meet desired standards.
• Coordinate with the bakery lead to determine baking priorities and production schedules.
• Assist in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
• Receive, validate, and store merchandise and ingredient deliveries.
• Follow strict sanitation and food safety guidelines to maintain a clean and hygienic baking environment.
• Train and mentor new bakery staff, ensuring they understand and follow established procedures.
• Handle customer inquiries and special orders, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Conduct regular quality checks and implement improvements as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge:

• Understanding basic baking processes and techniques, including preparing dough, batters, and baked goods.
• Knowledge of proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures to ensure food safety.
• Familiarity with different types of bakery products, ingredients, and recipes.

Skills:

• Ability to bake various goods, from breads to pastries, following recipes and adjusting as necessary.
• Precision in measuring ingredients, following recipes, and ensuring the quality and appearance of baked goods.
• Efficiently managing time to complete baking tasks and meet production schedules.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to adapt to changing situations, manage multiple demands, and work effectively with diverse personalities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, such as baking, customer service, and cleaning.
• Flexibility to adjust to changes in the bakery environment, such as new recipes, equipment, or customer demands.
• Ability to train and develop team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8-hour shifts.
• Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Performing repetitive motions, such as kneading dough, mixing ingredients, and operating bakery machinery.
• Regularly bend, stoop, and reach to access ingredients, place items in ovens, and retrieve baked goods from shelves.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for tasks that require precise movements, such as decorating pastries, slicing bread, and packaging products.
• Working in a hot environment…