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Bakery Apprentice Training Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Cake Decorator - Full Time

Richmond, VA · On-site

$15.50 - $29.20/hr

Complete the Bakery Decorator Apprentice training program, or equivalent experience. * Prior experience within a professional bakery or grocery retail, preferred. Physical Requirements / Working ...

Cake Decorator - Full Time

Richmond, VA · On-site

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

Complete the Bakery Decorator Apprentice training program, or equivalent experience. * Prior experience within a professional bakery or grocery retail, preferred. Physical Requirements / Working ...

Cake Decorator - Part Time

Mclean, VA · On-site

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

Complete the Bakery Decorator Apprentice training program, or equivalent experience. * Prior experience within a professional bakery or grocery retail, preferred. Physical Requirements / Working ...

Complete the Bakery Decorator Apprentice training program, or equivalent experience. * Prior experience within a professional bakery or grocery retail, preferred. Physical Requirements / Working ...

Apprentice Cake Decorator

Yorktown, VA · On-site

$12.25 - $16/hr

Job Summary Our Apprentice Cake Decorator is a key player in making sure our pastries look and ... Other main duties include providing training in all aspects of the Bakery Department including ...

Apprentice Cake Decorator

Yorktown, VA · On-site

$12.25 - $16/hr

Job Summary Our Apprentice Cake Decorator is a key player in making sure our pastries look and ... Other main duties include providing training in all aspects of the Bakery Department including ...

Bakery Apprentice Training information

What is the difference between Bakery Apprentice Training vs Bakery Assistant?

AspectBakery Apprentice TrainingBakery Assistant
CredentialsOften requires basic culinary or baking certifications, on-the-job trainingUsually no formal certifications required, on-the-job experience
Work EnvironmentTraining environment, learning bakery techniques, supervised tasksAssist with daily bakery operations, customer service, product prep
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in bakeries, culinary schools, apprenticeship programsCommon in retail bakeries, supermarkets, cafes

Bakery Apprentice Training focuses on learning baking skills through structured programs, often with certifications, in a training environment. Bakery Assistants support daily bakery operations, typically with less formal training, working directly in retail or commercial bakeries. Both roles are essential in the bakery industry but differ mainly in training level and responsibilities.

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Industrial Maintenance Apprentice

Norfolk, VA


Flowers Foods
Retail • 5 - 10K employees

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 115 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 48 rated bakeries

Paid breaks

Uninterrupted breaks


$26.01/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:

  • Comprehensive health and medical benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement savings plan
  • Professional growth and leadership training
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Bringing Home the Dough

The Industrial Maintenance Apprenticeship program is a development program designed for those seeking immersive, hands-on training in a fast-paced environment. Industrial Maintenance Apprentices shadow high-performing technicians, learning how optimal efficiency is achieved by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, with safety and quality standards being a top priority. They must be flexible and adaptable as they will be required to rotate job assignments throughout various areas of the bakery. Industrial Maintenance Apprentices must have the aptitude and drive to seek and acquire on-going training due to ever evolving technological improvements and performance standards. 

Role requires the ability to climb fixed and portable ladders to a height of twenty feet, the ability to stoop and bend while lifting weights up to fifty pounds, and the ability to climb onto and crawl under machinery as required.  

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

Learn and demonstrate the ability to:
• Practice safe work habits, proper tool selection and usage, and general shop practices 
• Assist with assigned preventive maintenance tasks and scheduled maintenance
• Respond with team to equipment stoppage/mechanical breakdown
• Assist in Identifying mechanical wear and assist in identifying, troubleshooting, and replacing mechanical drive and conveyor components
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Perform other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures
• Possess or attain licenses required by their respective municipal, county/ward or state regulatory agencies to work with boilers, refrigeration components and various other job-related equipment

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent and must be enrolled in a Technical/Trade or College program in industrial maintenance or related field
     
Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

Salary Range-  $26.01

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package.  Please reply by 9.17.26.  Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.

EEO Statement 

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.   The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position.  Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Kristofer Kline @ Kris.Kline@flocorp.com.



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