Artisan Pastry Baker & Mixer — Production Pro

Whole Foods Market; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Pompano Beach, FL is seeking a Pastry Baker/Mixer to support daily production of baked goods. You will mix, divide, shape, proof, and bake bread and bakery products, while communicating production needs with Bakery Team Members to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires accurate weighing, recipe following, and adherence to health, sanitation, and Kosher procedures, with opportunities to handle equipment like Hobart mixers.

Qualifications

• Experience in bench hand production.
• Thorough knowledge of baking ingredients, equipment, weights, and measures.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent math skills (ability to do “on the fly math”).
• Basic computer and software skills.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to taste and evaluate all products to judge quality.
• Able to work well with others, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with little supervision.
• Able to learn the proper and safe usage of Hobart mixer and baler and all other knives and kitchen production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Know correct mixing order. Must be accurate in mixing, dividing, shaping, proofing, and baking to ensure consistency in daily production.
• Mix doughs correctly and weigh/measure accurately using scales.
• Understand and follow all recipes and instructions. Know location of all ingredients.
• Follow production schedule.
• Basic understanding of clean work areas, mixers, and utensils.
• Remove trash and recycling.
• Ability to read and speak basic English.
• Operate and sanitize all equipment in a safe and proper manner including mixers, water chiller/ dispenser, and all other equipment.
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including health and sanitation as well as Kosher procedures, and adhere to safe work practices.
• Arrive to work on time, wear appropriate PPE, work all scheduled shifts, complete required trainings, and attend required meetings.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• This job posting is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned by leadership.
• Understanding of globalbake and how to print formulas.

Skills

Bench hand production

Baking ingredients knowledge

Weights and measures

Communication skills

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Team player

Ability to follow directions

Hobart mixer operation

Tools

Hobart mixer

Baler

Knives and kitchen production equipment

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Pompano Beach, FL is seeking a Pastry Baker/Mixer to support daily production of baked goods. You will mix, divide, shape, proof, and bake bread and bakery products, while communicating production needs with Bakery Team Members to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires accurate weighing, recipe following, and adherence to health, sanitation, and Kosher procedures, with opportunities to handle equipment like Hobart mixers.