Artisan Bakery Production & Decorating Specialist

Whole Foods Market; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Health & wellness programs

Paid time off

Financial wellness

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Arlington, MA is seeking a Bakery Team Member focused on preparing, decorating, and stocking breads and pastries. You will be on the bakery floor, handling production, quality control, and customer service while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

The role requires the ability to lift 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and work flexible hours including nights and weekends. Team Members collaborate to meet store objectives and seasonal demand while following SOPs and health

Qualifications

• Knowledge of artisan breads and pastries, including cake decorating.
• Positive attitude, energy, and passion for baking the best breads and pastries.
• Basic computer skills.
• Passion for cleanliness.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver information clearly to team members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations in all interactions.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; good time management and organization.

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 Datapax system.
• Delivers courteous customer service and uses suggestive selling.

Skills

Artisan breads/pastries

Cake decorating

Communication

Cleanliness

Teamwork

Customer service

Time management

Food safety

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Arlington, MA is seeking a Bakery Team Member focused on preparing, decorating, and stocking breads and pastries. You will be on the bakery floor, handling production, quality control, and customer service while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

The role requires the ability to lift 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and work flexible hours including nights and weekends. Team Members collaborate to meet store objectives and seasonal demand while following SOPs and health