Bakery Production Specialist: Cakes, Pastries & Decorating

Whole Foods Market; Schererville (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Schererville, IN, is seeking a Bakery/Production Team Member to prepare, decorate, and stock breads and pastries. You will bake, wrap, label, and display products, while delivering friendly, efficient service to customers and Team Members. You may assist with seasonal production planning and maintain Datapax records.

The role emphasizes strong teamwork, attention to cleanliness, safety, and the ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced bakery environment.

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.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver information clearly to teammates and customers.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Produces quality breads and pastries.
• Prepares doughs, mixes, cakes, cookies, pastries, pies, and bars.
• Performs baking, cooling, wrapping, and labeling of products.
• Stocks dry products.
• Develops production techniques for seasonal variance and productivity.
• Trains production personnel to high standards.
• Performs production planning and forecasting for events and holidays.
• Maintains production modules in Datapax system.
• Provides excellent customer service and suggests add-on sales.
• Ensures proper signs and pricing; maintains clean environment.

Skills

Bakery knowledge

Cake decorating

Team player

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Knives

Box cutters

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Schererville, IN, is seeking a Bakery/Production Team Member to prepare, decorate, and stock breads and pastries. You will bake, wrap, label, and display products, while delivering friendly, efficient service to customers and Team Members. You may assist with seasonal production planning and maintain Datapax records.

The role emphasizes strong teamwork, attention to cleanliness, safety, and the ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced bakery environment.