Bakery Associate - Hennepin

Kowalski's Markets; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount

Weekly pay

Vacation and holiday pay

Annual company picnic

Holiday parties

Employee appreciation luncheons

Scholarship opportunities

401k plan

Job summary

Kowalski’s Markets in Minneapolis is seeking a Bakery Associate for our Uptown Market & Wine Shop. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in bakery production, efficient time management, and delivering courteous, energetic service to customers while meeting health and safety standards.

You will learn product knowledge, rotate and stock items, maintain cleanliness, and help customers with a smile. The position requires 18–28 hours per week, year‑round availability, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Availability to work 18–28 hours per week.
• Must be able to work within store operating hours.
• Must be available year‑round
• Must be 18 years or older
• Availability to work holidays
• Ensure quality and safety of food
• Comfortable speaking to customers energetically and helpfully
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently
• Interest in preparing and handling food
• Adherence to health codes and sanitation standards
• Interest in product knowledge

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with coworkers and customers through clear communication and teamwork.
• Follow health and safety guidelines to meet quality standards.
• Manage time effectively, fill and rotate bakery products, and maintain cleanliness.
• Provide excellent customer service and accurate product information.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Uptown Market & Wine Shop - Minneapolis, MN 55405

Salary Range: $16.37 - $22.15 Hourly

Note on this requisition

We are currently fully staffed in this department. However, if you are interested in this position, we invite you to still apply! We save all applications on file for future use. Should a position become available that matches your availability and experience, we will reach out to you at that time.

Job Overview

Being a Bakery associate at Kowalski’s offers the entry-level opportunity to learn the intricacies of time-prioritization, professional food handling that meets health code standards, and courteous customer service. Our bakery is focused on preparing both delicate and savory baked goods in a timely manner that allows our customers to have plenty of options to choose from.

Responsibilities

Bakery associates are responsible for building right relationships with their coworkers and customers through transparent and respectful communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving. You will also follow strict health and safety guidelines to meet our quality standards. The ideal candidate is someone who can manage their time effectively, fill and rotate products, maintain cleanliness standards, and provide excellent customer service.

Requirements

• Availability to work 18-28 hours/week
• Must be able to work within store operating hours
• Must be available to work year‑round
• Must be 18 years or older
• Availability to work holidays
• Ensure quality and safety of food
• Comfortable speaking to customers in an energetic and helpful manner
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently
• Interest in preparing and handling food
• Adherence to health codes and sanitation standards
• Interest in product knowledge
• Understand that you have the power to impact a customers or coworkers day in a positive way
• Experience is preferred, but willing to train

Benefits

• 20% discount
• Weekly pay
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Annual company picnic
• Holiday parties
• Employee appreciation luncheons
• Scholarship opportunities
• 401k plan

Union Information

• Guaranteed raises
• Ancillary benefits
• Employee assistance programsScholarship opportunities
• And more!

Store Hours

6:00am – 10:00pm