Artisan Bakery Production & Decor Specialist

Whole Foods Market; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness support

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Alexandria, VA is seeking a dedicated Team Member for bakery production and counter service. You will bake breads and pastries, decorate cakes, stock, and help with seasonal productions while delivering friendly, efficient service to customers and Team Members.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety and cleanliness, operating Datapax modules, and supporting store initiatives. Flexibility for nights/weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of artisan breads and pastries, including cake decorating.
• Positive attitude, energy, and passion for baking breads and pastries.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrates a passion for cleanliness.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver information clearly to team, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations in all interactions.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; time management and organization.
• Passion for natural foods and Whole Foods Market mission.
• Strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 for seasonal variance and productivity.
• Trains production personnel to high standards.
• Performs production planning and forecasting for events/holidays.
• Maintains production modules in the Datapax system.
• Arrives on time, groomed, and ready to work; covers shifts and trainings.
• Provides excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling; answers phones promptly.
• Maximizes sales through prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follows health, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary environment and equipment.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; checks signs/pricing.
• Reports safety hazards promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Artisan breads pastries

Cake decorating

Positive attitude

Basic computer skills

Cleanliness

Communication skills

Team player

Customer service

Time management

Natural foods

Strong work ethic

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Datapax system

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Alexandria, VA is seeking a dedicated Team Member for bakery production and counter service. You will bake breads and pastries, decorate cakes, stock, and help with seasonal productions while delivering friendly, efficient service to customers and Team Members.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety and cleanliness, operating Datapax modules, and supporting store initiatives. Flexibility for nights/weekends is required.