Bakery Specialist

Mackenthun's Fine Foods; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Employer‑paid life insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick & safe time

Discount at Mackenthun’s locations

Referral bonuses

Dietitian services

Job summary

Mackenthun’s Bakery Specialist is responsible for packaging and stocking bakery products onto displays and shelves in the bakery area, ensuring freshness and presentation. The role requires daytime, evening, and weekend shifts, with some holidays and flexible hours between 7am and 6pm.

Full-time position with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to learn Mackenthun’s signature items. Candidates should have basic math skills, strong English communication, and a willingness to work in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong customer service, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong English communication skills (reading, writing, speaking).

Responsibilities

• Slice and package fresh bakery products neatly and efficiently.
• Keep shelves and displays stocked and rotated for freshness.
• Set up products for bakers and assist with deliveries.
• Maintain sanitation and safe handling of food products.
• Assist with seasonal decorations and customer orders.

Skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Basic math

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Mackenthun’s Bakery Specialist is responsible for packaging and stocking bakery products onto displays and shelves in the bakery area.

Position Details

Full-Time
Schedule: Daytime, Evenings, Weekends, some holidays, flexible 7am-6pm

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Neatly and efficiently slice and package fresh bakery products.
• Keep bakery shelves and displays fully stocked, rotating for freshness.
• Set up products for the bakers.
• Help unload and store deliveries.
• Clean work areas, bakery shelving and displays, wash dishes, assist with product deliveries, and practice proper safe-handling of food products and personal safety.
• Maintain proper sanitation in the department at all times.

Other Duties

• Participate in selling events.
• Assist with seasonal decorations and displays.
• Take customer orders for bakery products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous bakery experience preferred.
• Basic math skills.
• Strong customer service, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Honest, dependable, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong English communication skills (reading, writing, speaking).
• Interest in food sales and learning product knowledge, including Mackenthun’s signature items.
• Ability to minimize product loss and safeguard company equipment and image.
• MN Food Manager Certification optional (may obtain after hire).
• Ability to provide supervision as needed.

Physical Requirements

Continuous standing, walking, and frequent bending, reaching, crouching, and lifting.

Lift up to 60 lbs; push/pull up to 1,500 lbs with a pallet jack.

Ability to work in hot/cold conditions and around equipment noise.

Exposure to cleaning chemicals.

Training & Equipment

Training provided on bakery standards, food safety, and equipment operation.

Equipment may include ovens, mixers, fryers, pallet jacks, slicers, coolers/freezers, and other bakery tools (age restrictions apply).

Benefits Summary for Full Time

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 401(k).
• Employer‑paid life insurance.
• Long‑term & short‑term disability.
• Hospital, critical illness, accident insurance.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Sick & safe time.
• Shift differentials for working Sundays & holidays.
• 10% discount at any Mackenthun’s location.
• Referral bonuses.
• Dietitian services.