Bakery Associate - Woodbury

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

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount

Weekly pay

Vacation & holiday pay

Annual company picnic

Holiday parties

Scholarship opportunities

401k plan

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Kowalski is seeking a Bakery Associate in Minnesota. The role focuses on customer service, product handling, and maintaining bakery standards. You will fill and rotate bakery items, help customers, and ensure safe, clean conditions in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should be able to work 20–30 hours weekly, with shifts from early morning to early evening. Training is provided; prior food service experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be age 18+; flexible scheduling and weekend availability.
• 20–30 hours per week; shifts vary 6 AM–6 PM; holiday availability a plus.
• Food service/kitchen experience preferred but not required; on‑the‑job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bakery cleanliness and rotate products as needed.
• Provide friendly, energetic customer service and assist with purchases.
• Ensure quality and safety of food following health code standards.
• Assist with product knowledge and multitask during busy shifts.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Food safety

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Job description

Please Note: Pay Rate is Based on 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 at Kowalski’s offers the opportunity to learn the intricacies of a grocers’ bakery including time-prioritization, professional food handling that meets health code standards, and customer hospitality. 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.Some food service/kitchen experience preferred but not 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:Must be age 18+Available to be scheduled 20-30 hours per weekMust have flexibility for schedulingLooking for someone who can be available 6 AM - 6 PM (Shifts vary daily and weekly depending on department needs)Availability between 6 AM - 8 PM is a plusMust be available weekdays and weekendsMust 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 for transactions over $10Weekly 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!