Baker

Yoke's Fresh Market is a well-established grocery store chain committed to providing top-quality products and exceptional customer service to its community. Known for its locally sourced goods and fresh bakery items, Yoke's emphasizes community involvement and employee ownership as core aspects of its business model. As a company owned by an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), every associate has a vested interest in the success and growth of the company, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment. Yoke's operates with a mission to create a welcoming atmosphere for guests while promoting sales and representing the company positively in the community. The company is dedicated to training employees to deliver outstanding guest service and uphold high food safety and workplace standards.

This particular role is for a Bakery Associate at Yoke's Fresh Market, where the primary focus is on providing an excellent bakery experience for customers. This position offers an hourly wage range of $17.15 to $22.25, depending on experience, with verifiable hours and/or work samples. The Bakery Associate is responsible for actively engaging guests with professionalism and hospitality, preparing bakery products according to company recipes, maintaining product quality and stock levels, and ensuring a clean and safe workplace environment. The role includes operating various bakery equipment safely and proficiently, from doughnut fryers to sheeters and ovens, to produce a wide array of bakery goods like raised doughnuts, cakes, muffins, cookies, pies, artisan bread, and seasonal specialties.

Yoke's values every associate as a leader, encouraging teamwork and ownership mentality. Though this role does not carry formal supervisory responsibilities, the bakery associate is expected to mentor new employees and contribute to a positive learning environment. The associate must follow all local, state, and federal food safety and workplace safety guidelines and participate in accident reduction plans. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage options and paid time off, making this an attractive opportunity for individuals looking to grow their skills in a supportive and employee-focused retail environment.