Production-Bakery-North Salt Lake

Position Summary

Lee’s Marketplace is a family-owned grocery chain committed to providing an enjoyable shopping experience for our guests. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality products, exceptional service, and a friendly, welcoming environment. We value our team members and treat them like family, and we strive to make a positive impact in the communities we serve. At Lee’s Marketplace, the Overnight Production Baker plays a key role in crafting high-quality, scratch-made baked goods that delight our customers each day.

This position is responsible for preparing, baking, stocking, rotating and maintaining inventory for a wide variety of bread, rolls, pastries, cakes and specialty items during the overnight hours. The ideal candidate has a passion for baking, excellent time management, and a strong understanding of bakery production methods and food safety practices.

• Prepare and bake fresh bread, rolls, pastries, and other baked goods using recipes and formulas provided by the bakery department.
• Accurately measure, mix, cook, and package products according to established recipes and batch sizes to ensure consistent quality and taste.
• Assist with the production of items according to demand forecasts, adjusting production runs as necessary to meet customer and retail needs.
• Assist with maintaining proper inventory levels and ordering supplies as needed to prevent shortages.
• Follow the nightly production schedule to ensure shelves are stocked with fresh product by store opening. Prioritize tasks efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Ensure all baked goods meet Lee’s Marketplace standards for appearance, texture, and taste. Prepare items for display or packaging with proper labeling.
• Monitor batch consistency, baking times, temperatures, and product output to ensure optimal quality.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized workstation. Follow all food safety, allergen, and sanitation guidelines, including proper storage and equipment cleaning.
• Assist in monitoring inventory levels, minimizing waste, and reporting low stock or product inconsistencies to the Bakery Manager.
• Maintain, process, and complete orders through digital and written order processing.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

• Greet and assist guests and team members in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Provide knowledgeable answers to guest and team member inquiries.
• Promote and exemplify a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication with guests and team members.
• Display excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to finding the best resolution for guests, the team, and the company.
• Be familiar with, and assist customers with use of, Lee’s Marketplace website.

• Ensure product freshness by monitoring quality, rotating stock, and checking expiration dates.
• Store perishable items at correct temperatures and keep dry ingredients in a cool, dry place to prevent spoilage.
• Maintain accurate inventory of production supplies and ingredients using FIFO to reduce waste.
• Follow recipes accurately to maintain product consistency and quality.
• Package bakery goods appropriately to maintain freshness and comply with food safety regulations, including proper labeling with pricing, ingredients, allergens, and expiration dates.
• Minimize product waste by tracking production quantities and disposing of waste per store policies.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area; follow all safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ensure products are stored at proper temperatures and handle allergen-containing items to avoid cross-contamination.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation regulations and assist with department cleaning responsibilities.
• Report safety hazards or equipment issues to the Store Director and communicate injuries or safety concerns promptly.

• Work cooperatively with team members to achieve store goals and uphold Lee’s Marketplace Mission and Core Values.
• Participate in team meetings and training; assist other departments as needed.
• Maintain professionalism and support a harassment-free…