Bakery Specialist - Part Time

Mackenthun's Fine Foods; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 13,776 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Safe & Sick Time

Shift differentials for Sundays &H

10% discount at Mackenthun’s locations

Referral bonuses

Dietitian services

Job summary

Mackenthun’s Fine Foods is seeking a part-time Bakery Specialist to help package and display bakery products in the store. You will work daytime, evenings, weekends, and some holidays with a flexible 7am-6pm schedule.

Responsibilities include slicing and packaging, stocking shelves, and assisting with deliveries while upholding sanitation and product safety standards. Training will be provided at hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in bakery or food service is preferred.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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.
• Maintain proper sanitation in the department at all times.
• Take customer orders for Bakery products.

Skills

Strong customer service

Problem solving

Decision making

Basic math skills

Strong English communication

Interest in food sales

Evening/weekend/holiday availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

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

Position Details

Part-Time
Schedule: Daytime, Evenings, Weekends, some Holidays, Flexible 7am-6pm

Number of hours needed per week on average: 10-24

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
• 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)

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 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 Part Time:

• Earned Safe & Sick Time
• Shift differentials for working Sundays & Holidays
• 10% discount at any Mackenthun’s locations
• Referral bonuses
• Dietitian services