Bakery Associate/Pastry Finisher - Woodbury

Kowalski; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount

Weekly pay

Vacation pay

Holiday parties

401k plan

Scholarships

Job summary

Kowalski’s Bakery in Woodbury, MN is seeking a friendly Bakery Associate – Pastry Finisher to learn and perform bakery duties. No experience is required; on-the-job training will cover time prioritization, food safety, and customer service as you assist in preparing both delicate and savory baked goods.

This part-time role offers the chance to work with a fast-paced team, maintain cleanliness, rotate products, and greet customers with energy.

Qualifications

• No experience required; extensive, in-person, hands-on training provided.
• Availability to be scheduled 20-39 hours/week year-round.
• Must be available 2-out-of-3 weekend days (Fri, Sat, Sun) year-round.
• Must have holiday availability.

Responsibilities

• Fill and rotate products.
• Maintain cleanliness standards and health code compliance.
• Provide excellent customer service and greeting customers.
• Follow health codes and sanitation standards.
• Prioritize time and adapt quickly in a bakery environment.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independence

Job description

Please Note: Pay Rate is Based off of ExperienceKowalski Companies is a family-owned business. We use a civic business model that ensures sustainability and promotes building right relationships with customers and employees. Being a part of the Kowalski’s team means you are a part of a company that is dedicated to exceptional customer service, quality foods, and promotes local and family-owned businesses.Being a Bakery associate a/Pastry Finisher at Kowalski’s offers the entry-level opportunity to learn the intricacies of a grocers’ bakery including 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 that allows our customers to have plenty of options to choose from.Bakery associates are responsible for building right relationships with their coworkers and customers through transparent and respectful communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. Food handlers in our bakery will also follow strict health and safety guidelines to meet our quality standards. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who can manage their time effectively and independently, fill and rotate products, maintain cleanliness standards, and provide excellent customer service.No experience is required! Kowalski’s provides extensive, in-person, hands-on training that thoroughly educates new employees on how to perform their jobs safely, quickly, and efficiently.Requirements:Availability to be scheduled 20-39 hours/week year-roundAbility to be scheduled any shift between the hours of 6AM-5PMMust be available 2-out-of-3 weekend days (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday) year-roundMust have holiday availabilityEnsure quality and safety of foodComfortable speaking to customers in an energetic and helpful mannerStrong attention to detail with the ability to multitaskAbility to work independentlyInterest in preparing and handling foodAdherence to health codes and sanitation standardsInterest in product knowledgeUnderstand that you have the power to impact a customers or coworkers day in a positive wayBenefits:20% discount on purchases $10 or moreWeekly payVacation and holiday payAnnual company picnicHoliday partiesEmployee appreciation luncheonsScholarship opportunities401k planThis position is part of the UFCW local 1189 Union, which provides:Guaranteed raisesAncillary benefitsEmployee assistance programsScholarship opportunitiesAnd more!