Bakery Production Team Member - FT

Woods Coffee; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Birthday bonus

Paid Sick Time

Healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Planning

Job summary

Woods Coffee in Kent, Washington is seeking an entry-level Bakery Production Team Member to support daily bakery operations across mixing, production, oven, packaging, and quality control. You will learn station-by-station while following recipes and procedures, maintaining cleanliness and contributing to a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

This full-time role starts early with weekend availability and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow recipes, procedures, and policies with accuracy.
• Willingness to learn across bakery production stations.
• Commitment to food safety and cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Follows Woods Coffee operational, food safety, and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Prepares bakery products by mixing, rolling, scooping, shaping, weighing, assembling, and baking products according to company recipes and standards.
• Accurately follows recipes and production procedures for batters, doughs, fillings, icings, and toppings.
• Prepares products for baking by panning, topping, proofing, and staging products appropriately.
• Proofs yeast doughs according to production standards.
• Bakes products according to company quality control standards for appearance, texture, color, and doneness.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout all prep, production, baking, and storage areas.
• Assists in a variety of bakery production stations as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Organized and detail-oriented

Punctual and dependable

Fast-paced environment

Food safety awareness

Job description

Bakery Production Team Member - FT

Woods Coffee Kent, Washington, United States

About this position

Brief Description: Our purpose is to show our guests they are truly valued. Behind every fresh product delivered to our stores is a bakery team committed to quality, organization, and efficiency. The Production Team plays an essential role in preparing, shaping, baking, and quality-checking products that support daily bakery operations. By prioritizing consistency, food safety, and teamwork, you help ensure our bakery continues operating at the highest level and our guests receive products that surpass the ordinary. Position Details: This position is for an entry-level bakery production employee with little or no bakery or culinary experience. Team members are trained across a variety of bakery production stations including mixing, production, oven, packaging, and quality control support.

Professional Attributes

• Positive and professional communication skills.
• Organized, detail oriented, punctual, and dependable.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast paced environment.
• Strong sense of integrity and honesty.
• Contributes to a healthy team environment and supports coworkers.
• Adaptable and eager to learn.
• Able to follow systems, recipes, and procedures while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to food safety, cleanliness, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Follows Woods Coffee operational, food safety, and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Prepares bakery products by mixing, rolling, scooping, shaping, weighing, assembling, and baking products according to company recipes and standards.
• Accurately follows recipes and production procedures for batters, doughs, fillings, icings, and toppings.
• Prepares products for baking by panning, topping, proofing, and staging products appropriately.
• Proofs yeast doughs according to production standards.
• Bakes products according to company quality control standards for appearance, texture, color, and doneness.
• Properly prepares and handles gluten‑free products to prevent cross contamination.
• Uses and maintains bakery equipment safely and correctly, including mixers, ovens, proof boxes, sheeters, dough rounders, and cookie machines.
• Maintains production flow by communicating effectively with team members and supporting other bakery stations as needed.
• Performs quality control checks to ensure products meet company standards for consistency, portioning, shaping, freshness, and presentation.
• Communicates product quality or production concerns with leads and managers.
• Assists with packaging and preparing finished bakery products for delivery to stores.
• Maintains ingredient and product pars and communicates inventory needs.
• Rotates and stocks products and ingredients according to FIFO standards.
• Organizes and maintains warehouse, refrigerator, and freezer storage areas.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout all prep, production, baking, and storage areas.
• Assists in a variety of bakery production stations as needed.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

Schedule

This is a full time position. Must have full weekend availability. Start time is 5:30AM.

Location

This position is in person at our Commissary Bakery in Kent.

Compensation

$17.13-19.25 per hour based on experience.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Bonus on your Birthday
• Paid Sick Time
• Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Planning

Essential Job Functions

• Repeated heavy lifting. Must be able to lift 50lb above head.
• Constant standing, walking, stooping, bending, and squatting.
• Frequently using hands, wrists, and arms in repetitive motions.
• Pushing, pulling, lifting, and moving products throughout the warehouse.
• Working in refrigerated and freezer environments as needed.
• Regular in person attendance.

Requirements

• Food Handlers permit obtained through the local health department.
• Age Requirement: This position requires the use of equipment that is regulated by state law, and as such, applicants must be at least 18 years old to qualify for this role. Applicants under the age of 18 are not eligible for this position due to legal restrictions on operating certain machinery and equipment.

Accommodations

Woods Coffee is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

All notices and correspondence related to employment, applications, or accommodations should be directed to [e-mail].

Salary Information

$17.13 - $19.25Hourly Wage