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Bakery Production Team Member (Food Preparation) - Full Time

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.50 - $25.40
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Store discount
financial wellness support
Wellness support programs
Team member perks
Dental Insurance

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a leading grocery retailer known for its commitment to natural and organic products, sustainable agriculture, and community involvement. As a pioneer in the organic and natural food industry, Whole Foods Market has set high standards for food quality and ethical sourcing. Established with the purpose to nourish people and the planet, the company plays a significant role in improving the way people eat and live. Whole Foods Market promotes initiatives such as funding school garden grants, providing fresh and healthy food access to underserved communities, and aiding poverty alleviation in developing countries. This dedication extends beyond business to fostering positive societal and environmental impact. As a company, Whole Foods Market fosters a culture of growth, inclusion, and meaningful change.

The role involves working as a member of Whole Foods Market's bakery team, engaging in the preparation, counter service, and stocking of bakery products including breads, pastries, cakes, pies, and cookies. This position demands a strong passion for baking, attention to quality, and customer service. Team Members will be responsible for producing artisan breads and pastries, decorating cakes and pies, and ensuring products meet both company and regulatory health and sanitation standards. As this is a retail position, all Team Members must project a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and fellow Team Members. The role requires the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and requires flexibility to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. At Whole Foods Market, bakery Team Members contribute to a workplace environment centered on excellence, safety, and constant improvement, building a rewarding career path that emphasizes personal growth and community impact. The salary range for this position is from $17.50 to $25.40 per hour, commensurate with experience. Additional benefits include eligibility for store discounts, health and wellness programs, paid time off, and financial wellness support, fostering a comprehensive and supportive workplace.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Able to stand and walk for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
  • Hand use including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling
  • Ability to perform bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
  • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • Exposure to varying temperatures including freezing, refrigeration, and above 90 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to use tools and equipment such as knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
  • May require the use of ladders

Job Qualifications

  • Knowledge of artisan breads and pastries including cake decorating
  • Demonstrates positive attitude, energy, and passion for baking the best breads and pastries
  • Basic computer skills
  • Demonstrates a passion for cleanliness
  • Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
  • Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors
  • Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions
  • Ability to follow directions and procedures
  • Effective time management and organization skills
  • Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market
  • Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency

Job Duties

  • Produces quality breads and pastries
  • Produces doughs, mixes, cakes, cookies, breakfast pastries, pies, and bars
  • Performs baking, cooling, wrapping, and labeling of products
  • Stocks dry products
  • Develops new recipes and production techniques to ensure seasonal variance and high productivity
  • Trains production personnel to the highest standards in industry
  • Performs production planning and forecasting for special events and holidays
  • Maintains all production modules in the Datapax system
  • Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work
  • Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques
  • Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product
  • Follows and complies or ensures compliance with established procedures including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation and safe work practices
  • Maintains a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment
  • Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned
  • Ensures accuracy of signs and pricing
  • Immediately reports safety hazards and violations
  • Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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