Bakery Production & Pastry Specialist

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. bakery team member position involves preparation, counter service, and stocking of products, plus decorating cakes and pies.

Employees provide courteous, friendly, and efficient service aligned with company standards and health and safety regulations. Responsibilities include producing breads and pastries, planning production for events, maintaining Datapax data, and delivering high-quality customer service while supporting store programs and promotions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of artisan breads and pastries including cake decorating.
• Demonstrates positive attitude, energy, and passion for baking the best breads and pastries.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrates a passion for cleanliness.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver information clearly to Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations in all interactions.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; good time management and organization.
• Passion for natural foods and Whole Foods Market mission.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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 all production modules in the Datapax system.
• Arrives on time and ready to work; attends trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service and models suggestive selling; answers phones promptly.
• Maximizes sales potential through proper prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follows procedures including health, sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains clean and sanitary environment; equipment safety.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; ensures pricing accuracy.
• Reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Artisan breads & pastries

Cake decorating

Positive attitude & energy

Basic computer skills

Team player

Clear communication

Time management

Strong work ethic

Tools

Datapax system

POS/retail software

Job description

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. bakery team member position involves preparation, counter service, and stocking of products, plus decorating cakes and pies.

Employees provide courteous, friendly, and efficient service aligned with company standards and health and safety regulations. Responsibilities include producing breads and pastries, planning production for events, maintaining Datapax data, and delivering high-quality customer service while supporting store programs and promotions.