Pastry Baker and Mixer, Bakehouse

Whole Foods Market is a leading natural and organic foods retailer, renowned for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and community impact. As part of the Amazon family, Whole Foods Market operates hundreds of stores across North America, offering an extensive variety of fresh, organic, and specialty foods. The company emphasizes a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion, paired with a passionate dedication to providing exceptional service and high-quality products to its customers. Whole Foods Market continually invests in its team members, providing various opportunities for growth, development, and wellness benefits.

The Pastry Baker/Mixer role at Whole Foods Market is a vital position within the Bakery Team, responsible for the production of baked goods using precise techniques. This full-time role involves daily production activities including mixing, dividing, shaping, proofing, and baking various bread and bakery products. Candidates will be expected to communicate effectively with other bakery staff to ensure smooth production flow and maintain accurate logs related to mix times and temperatures. Attention to detail and adherence to recipes and instructions are essential to maintain consistency and quality.

This role requires knowledge of mixing orders, ingredient locations, and the ability to weigh and measure using scales. The candidate must understand and follow established health, sanitation, and kosher procedures in a safe work environment. Operating and sanitizing equipment such as Hobart mixers, water chillers, and other bakery machinery is part of daily responsibilities. All team members must arrive punctually, wear appropriate personal protective equipment, work scheduled shifts including nights, weekends, or holidays as needed, and participate in required training and meetings.

Candidates should have prior experience in bench hand production with extensive knowledge of baking ingredients and equipment. Strong math skills to perform on-the-fly calculations, basic computer and software proficiency, and excellent communication and organizational abilities are required. The ability to evaluate product quality by taste and work independently or collaboratively within a team is important. Physical capabilities include standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, and working in temperatures ranging from minus 10 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

The wage for this position ranges between $16.00 and $28.05 per hour, depending on experience. Whole Foods Market offers a comprehensive "Whole Benefits" program for both full and part-time team members. These benefits include eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness support, health and wellness programs, and access to various team member perks. Benefit eligibility is determined based on hire date, work location, length of service, and job type. Whole Foods Market is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and inclusion, hiring solely based on qualifications and business needs.