Baker

Job Overview

This baker role is for someone who finds satisfaction in the craft. You’re up before sunrise, turning flour and yeast into the day's first loaves. The work happens in a production bakery setting in Wilmington, DE, where quality and consistency are what matter most.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare doughs, batters, and fillings from standardized recipes.
• Operate and maintain commercial baking equipment like mixers, dividers, and deck ovens.
• Monitor proofing and baking times to ensure product quality.
• Execute finishing work such as icing, glazing, and decorating according to spec.
• Maintain strict sanitation standards in all work areas.
• Assist with inventory management and ingredient ordering.

Requirements

• A solid grasp of baking fundamentals: scaling, mixing, fermentation, and baking.
• Experience in a high volume bakery or restaurant kitchen is a big plus.
• A food handler’s card or the ability to obtain one quickly.
• The role demands being on your feet for long periods and handling hot items and heavy bags of flour.
• A keen sense of timing; you know when a loaf is done by its color and sound.

What It's Like In This Role

The kitchen is warm, often noisy, and always active. You'll work alongside a small crew where communication is quick and direct. You’ll use standard bakery systems for production schedules. Expect early morning starts; your shift often begins when most of Wilmington, DE is still asleep. The pace is steady, focused on hitting daily production targets without cutting corners.

Why You'll Like This Opportunity

The schedule offers a clear separation between work time and personal time. There's room to grow from handling basic batches to developing new recipes. Because JobXi lists roles from various employers in Wilmington, DE, you get exposure to different bakery styles and operations. It's a chance to refine your craft through consistent, hands on practice.

Schedule & Work Type

This is typically a full time, onsite position. Shifts are primarily early mornings (e.g., 3 AM or 4 AM start times), though some roles may include afternoon production for the next day. Weekend availability is generally required in this field.

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Equal Opportunity

The hiring employer provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants regardless of background.