Bakery Production Specialist: Cakes, Pastries, Decor

Whole Foods Market; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness support

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Stamford, CT is seeking a Bakery Team Member to handle preparation, counter service, and stocking of products, including decorating cakes and finishing pastries. You will help ensure a positive store image through courteous, friendly service to customers and Team Members, while following health and safety standards.

Responsibilities include producing breads and pastries, planning for events, training others, and maintaining Datapax production modules.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of artisan breads and pastries, including cake decorating.
• 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, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; good time management.

Responsibilities

• Produces quality breads and pastries.
• Produces doughs, mixes, cakes, cookies, breakfasts 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 and holidays.
• Maintains all production modules in the Datapax system.
• Arrives on time, groomed, and ready to work; attends trainings.
• Provides excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling; answers phones promptly.
• Maximizes sales through proper prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising.
• Follows health, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary environment; maintains equipment per standards.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; ensures pricing accuracy.
• Reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Bakery production

Cake decorating

Customer service

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Health & sanitation

Tools

Datapax system

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Stamford, CT is seeking a Bakery Team Member to handle preparation, counter service, and stocking of products, including decorating cakes and finishing pastries. You will help ensure a positive store image through courteous, friendly service to customers and Team Members, while following health and safety standards.

Responsibilities include producing breads and pastries, planning for events, training others, and maintaining Datapax production modules.