Bakery Production & Pastry Specialist

Whole Foods Market, Inc; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Job summary

Whole Foods Market, Inc in East Lansing, MI seeks a Bakery Team Member to produce breads and pastries, decorate cakes, stock, and assist customers with friendly service in a fast-paced setting. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and teamwork.

You will follow recipes, train others, plan for events, maintain Datapax modules, and ensure cleanliness and safety while upholding company values. Shifts may include nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of artisan breads and pastries with cake decorating.
• Positive attitude, energy, and passion for baking.
• Basic computer skills.
• Passion for cleanliness.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and teamwork.
• Ability to deliver information clearly to customers, vendors, and team members.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations in all interactions.
• Ability to follow directions and manage time effectively.
• Passion for natural foods and the Whole Foods Market mission.
• Strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Produces quality breads and pastries.
• Prepares doughs, mixes, cakes, cookies, breakfast pastries, pies, and bars.
• Bakes, cools, wraps, and labels products.
• Stocks dry products.
• Develops recipes and production techniques for seasonal variance and productivity.
• Trains production personnel to high standards.
• Plans and forecasts production for events/holidays.
• Maintains Datapax production modules.
• Arrives on time, groomed, and ready for shifts and trainings.
• Provides excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling; answers phones promptly.

Skills

Artisan breads

Cake decorating

Basic computer skills

Cleanliness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Time management

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Knives

Box cutters

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Whole Foods Market, Inc in East Lansing, MI seeks a Bakery Team Member to produce breads and pastries, decorate cakes, stock, and assist customers with friendly service in a fast-paced setting. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and teamwork.

You will follow recipes, train others, plan for events, maintain Datapax modules, and ensure cleanliness and safety while upholding company values. Shifts may include nights and weekends as needed.