NEW STORE - Bakery Associate

Be Part of Something New — Join Our Grand Opening Team! Ingles Markets is opening a brand new store in Fletcher, NC, and we're hiring

BAKERY ASSOCIATES NOW!

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a grand opening, work with a supportive team, and start a career with a company that values growth, community, and customer service. What began as a single supermarket in 1963 has grown into a successful regional grocery chain with nearly 200 stores across the Southeast, along with our own distribution center, truck fleet, and milk processing plant. At Ingles, many of our leaders started in our retail stores — and your story could start here, too. Now Hiring for

Our New Store:

Full-Time & Part-Time Bakery Associates As a Bakery Associate, you'll help ensure every loaf, pastry, and dessert brings joy to the dinner table. After training alongside our most skilled teammates, responsibilities may vary by position but include: Preparing a wide variety of fresh‑baked goods such as donuts, breads, pies, cakes, and desserts Assisting with baking, decorating, and finishing products Packaging, stocking, and merchandising bakery items Ensuring attractive displays and full cases throughout the day Maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards Keeping the bakery clean, organized, and customer‑ready Working as part of a team to support daily bakery operations No bakery experience? No problem! While previous bakery experience is a plus, we provide on‑the‑job training and hands‑on support to help you grow from beginner to expert.

What We're Looking For:

Previous bakery or food‑service experience is a plus (but not required) Exceptional customer service skills Cares about their community Enjoys working as part of a team Food safety knowledge is helpful Reliable, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn Must be 17 years of age or older

Scheduling Options:

Full‑Time or Part‑Time positions available Weekend availability required Morning, Daytime, Evening shifts offered Early Morning Donut Maker - 4AM-12PM Training will happen at store locations close by. Why Start Your Career at Ingles? Be part of a brand new store opening Flexible schedules Weekly pay with direct deposit Growth opportunities & internal promotions Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance 401(k) with company match Paid holiday, vacation & sick leave (Full-Time) Paid bereavement & jury duty leave (Full-Time) Company-paid life insurance (Full-Time) Scholarship program for High School Seniors Visit our Hiring Fair and apply today — your future at Ingles starts here!

Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person