Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.75 - $26.15
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee stock ownership plan
tuition support
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Job Description
WinCo Foods is a prominent grocery retailer that prides itself on being more than just a supermarket chain – it is a thriving community of over 140 supermarkets spread across 10 states in the United States. What sets WinCo apart is its unique structure as an employee-owned company, with over 22,000 employee owners who are directly invested in the success and growth of the business. In fact, WinCo is the second largest Employee-Owned company in the U.S., boasting over 500 millionaire employee-owners through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This ownership culture fosters a strong sense of unity, engagement, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age
- work varied shifts in a 24/7 operation including nights, weekends, and holidays
- push and pull approximately 100 lbs. of product on racks
- lift objects chest high up to 50 lbs.
- conduct visual inspections and follow production guides and recipes
- catch breads and operate kitchen utensils with manual dexterity
- maintain composure working with customers and co-workers
- reach overhead to place product on racks
- stand, walk, and move rapidly for extended periods
- bend, stoop, balance, crouch, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, perform repetitive movements, and reach frequently
- handle bakery ingredients
- perform basic math and compute weights and measures
- maintain mental alertness around potential hazards
- respond to audible timers on baking equipment
- work around equipment and products emitting heat
- follow safety, sanitation, and department policies
- use cleaning chemicals
- perform duties efficiently and accurately
- manage time effectively
- wear hats, hairnets, gloves, and other personal protective equipment
- check labels and packaging
- communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- work in a team-oriented environment
- operator kitchen utensils and equipment with speed and accuracy
- demonstrate knowledge of product content, safety, and regulations
- possess Food Handlers Certification as per state laws
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- prior bakery or food preparation experience preferred
- ability to operate bakery equipment including ovens, proof box, mixers, bread sheeter
- knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures
- ability to read and follow production guides, recipes, and labels
- strong customer service and communication skills
- ability to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
- ability to handle physical demands of the job such as lifting up to 50 lbs. and standing for extended periods
- Food Handlers Certification as per state laws
- ability to perform basic math
- teamwork and collaboration skills
- manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- knowledge of product content and perishability
- ability to maintain composure and multitask effectively
Job Duties
- Seek opportunities to welcome, engage, serve and thank customers
- maintain an atmosphere of friendly, enthusiastic customer service with emphasis on taking care of the customer
- produce bakery products for retail stores
- operate and clean equipment and work area
- maintain clean, safe and sanitary bakery area and equipment
- package all fresh products following all packaging and handling procedures
- ensure quality of goods by following code
- mix icing or other toppings by scaling and measuring ingredients, operating mixer, reading recipe, occasionally lifting 50 lbs. bags of sugar, shortening, and flour
- dump icing or toppings into large storage containers
- set-up cakes by removing liners and putting icing between layers for numerous items
- ice cakes by combining icing onto cake, lifting buckets, bordering, placing decorations for numerous items
- package cakes by placing in box
- label bakery items by inputting data into scanning machine and placing labels
- display products on shelves in an appealing manner using FIFO for rotation
- take orders by phone and in person
- personalize cakes by writing desired words
- face merchandise
- maintain enthusiastic customer awareness providing fast, friendly service
- engage in suggestive selling and sales techniques in person, phone, and in-store intercom
- display goods by following packaging and handling procedures and company guidelines for stock and appearance
- assist customers with inquiries including special orders
- ensure quality by following code dating procedures and legal regulations
- keep manager informed of stock levels and fill out inventory and production sheets
- produce breads/rolls by mixing, setting up racks and pans, operating machines and ovens
- clean work area using various tools
- produce croissants by folding, proofing, and baking
- open and close bakery according to procedures
- perform other duties as assigned or needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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