Overnight 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 in which 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.
• Monitors 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 the department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication with guests and team members.
• Displays excellent problem‑solving skills and prides themselves on finding the best resolution that exemplifies Lee’s Way‑doing what’s best for our guests, our team, and our company.
• Be familiar with and assist customers with use of Lee’s Marketplace website.

• Ensure product freshness by watching for quality in production, rotating stock and checking expiration dates.
• Ensure that all perishable items are stored at the correct temperature and dry ingredients are stored in a cool, dry place to prevent spoilage.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of production supplies and ingredients. Use a first‑in, first‑out (FIFO) system to reduce waste and ensure older ingredients are used first.
• Ensure that all recipes are followed accurately to maintain product consistency and quality.
• Ensure that bakery goods are packaged appropriately to maintain freshness and comply with food safety regulations, using proper containers or wrapping materials.
• Ensure that items are correctly labeled with pricing, ingredients, allergen information, and expiration dates.
• Minimize product waste by tracking production quantities.
• Ensure that any waste is disposed of properly or recycled according to store policies.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ensure that all products, particularly those containing dairy or cream, are stored at the proper temperatures to prevent spoilage.
• Contribute to the proper hygiene practices for all bakery staff, including regular hand washing, use of gloves, and proper sanitation…