Central Market (Plano) Scratch Bread Baker - Full-time - Must have professional baking exp

Central Market is a premier grocery store known for its commitment to offering the freshest, highest quality ingredients and exceptional customer service. As a leader in the specialty food market, Central Market prides itself on creating a unique shopping experience that combines a vast assortment of gourmet foods with attentive and knowledgeable staff. With a reputation built on quality, variety, and a passion for food, Central Market stands out as a destination for food enthusiasts who seek both everyday essentials and unique culinary delights. The store emphasizes community engagement, sustainability, and providing products sourced from both local and international producers. This dedication to excellence extends across all departments, ensuring every customer finds what they need in a vibrant, welcoming environment.

The role of Production Specialist at Central Market is integral to maintaining the high standards of product quality the store is known for. This position requires flexibility with working hours, including days, evenings, and weekends, to ensure continuous production and availability of fresh items. Production Specialists work under direct supervision, utilizing basic and some advanced skills in various production-related procedures and techniques. These include the mixing, shaping, baking, wrapping, and stocking of products. The role demands strong subject matter expertise in food preparation and quality control, as well as the ability to maintain sanitation and organization within the production areas.

Responsibilities also extend to customer service functions such as answering questions and assisting with orders, demonstrating a well-rounded role that combines food production with direct consumer interaction. Production Specialists must be capable of performing routine calculations related to weights, discounts, percentages, and volumes, making precision and attention to detail critical components of this job. The position involves monitoring inventory shrink and quality control to minimize waste and maintain product standards. Specialists are responsible for ordering and receiving products and supplies, managing transfer records, and ensuring the sales floor is stocked with fresh and attractively presented items.

Candidates for this role typically have 2-5 years of related experience, preferably with exposure to commercial food production. Essential interpersonal skills include excellent communication, the ability to handle stressful situations, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Physical demands require the ability to lift at least 50 pounds and perform repetitive motions like bending, reaching, and pushing. The work schedule requires adaptability to overnight shifts and flexible hours, supporting the store’s continuous operation and commitment to customer satisfaction.

Working at Central Market offers a dynamic environment where food lovers and skilled professionals collaborate to deliver an outstanding shopping experience. The Production Specialist plays a crucial role in this mission by ensuring that the freshest products meet the highest standards before reaching customers. This position offers the opportunity to develop specialized skills in food production while engaging directly with a diverse customer base, making it an excellent career opportunity for those passionate about food and customer service.