Bakery Production & Decorating Specialist

Whole Foods Market; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Seattle is seeking a Bakery & Production Team Member to prepare breads and pastries, decorate cakes, and stock products. The role emphasizes friendly customer service, teamwork, and adherence to health and safety standards.

You will handle doughs and baked goods, operate in a fast-paced environment, and participate in shifts that may include nights or weekends. The position supports store-wide bakery initiatives and requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour shift.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals and varying temperatures.

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 Datapax production modules.
• Arrives on time and prepared; participates in trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling.
• Maximizes sales through proper prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follows health, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Maintains a clean and safe working/shopping environment.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; ensures pricing accuracy.
• Reports safety hazards promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bread baking

Team player

Basic computer skills

Cleanliness

Communication

Customer service

Tools

Datapax system

Knives

Box cutters

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Seattle is seeking a Bakery & Production Team Member to prepare breads and pastries, decorate cakes, and stock products. The role emphasizes friendly customer service, teamwork, and adherence to health and safety standards.

You will handle doughs and baked goods, operate in a fast-paced environment, and participate in shifts that may include nights or weekends. The position supports store-wide bakery initiatives and requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.