Bakery Production Team Member (Food Preparation) - Part Time Seasonal

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.00 - $24.40
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Store discount
Paid Time Off
Financial wellness
Health support programs
Wellness support programs
Team member perks

Job Description

Whole Foods Market is a renowned grocery store chain dedicated to nourishing people and the planet. Founded with a mission that extends beyond providing fresh, healthy food, Whole Foods Market actively supports environmental sustainability, community engagement, and social responsibility. The company funds grants for school gardens, ensures access to fresh food in areas with limited options, and contributes to alleviating poverty in developing countries. Known for its commitment to quality and innovation, Whole Foods Market continuously sets industry standards and revolutionizes the grocery sector by promoting natural and organic products. As a company, it fosters a culture of meaningful growth, encouraging personal development among its employees while making a positive social impact. With a dedication to inclusivity and equal opportunity, Whole Foods Market hires and promotes talent strictly based on qualifications and business needs, ensuring a diverse and supportive workplace environment.

The role at Whole Foods Market entails performing all tasks related to the preparation, counter service, and stocking of bakery products such as breads, pastries, cakes, pies, and cookies. The position requires decorating and finishing baked goods to high standards, maintaining cleanliness and safety while providing exceptional customer service. Team members are expected to engage actively with customers and colleagues, simultaneously contributing to a positive store environment. Responsibilities include developing new recipes, training production personnel, planning for special events, and maintaining production records through systems like Datapax. Team members work following established procedures and health regulations, ensuring operational excellence. This entry-level position offers hourly wages ranging from $16.00 to $24.40, depending on experience, and comes with access to Whole Foods Market's comprehensive benefits program called "Whole Benefits," which includes various perks in health, wellness, paid time off, financial support, and more. The company places emphasis on teamwork, communication, passion for baking, and maintaining high cleanliness standards while working efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and the capacity to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about natural foods and those seeking to grow professionally within a company that values community and environmental stewardship.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand and walk 6-8 hours in an 8-hour workday
  • Ability to use hands for single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
  • Ability to perform motions including bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
  • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
  • Ability to work in temperatures up to 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 including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
  • May require 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 with customers, vendors, and team members
  • 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
  • Works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings
  • Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques
  • Answers phones and pages promptly and courteously
  • 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
  • Maintains equipment in accordance with cleanliness and safety standards
  • 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

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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