Bakery Team Member

Wegmans; New Jersey; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food market in New Jersey is seeking a Bakery Department team member to bake and package goods, provide exceptional customer service, and maintain displays. Ideal candidates have previous bakery experience and strong teamwork skills. Enjoy paid time off, healthcare benefits, and a supportive work environment with opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health care benefits

Retirement plan with a 401(k) match

Scholarship program

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bakery preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Bake, produce, and package baked goods.
• Provide incredible customer service and answer customer questions.
• Ensure fresh and appealing displays.

Skills

Baking

Customer service

Teamwork

Tools

Baking utensils

Job description

Overview

we are a food market where you make the difference

At Wegmans, we're on a mission to help people live healthier, better lives through exceptional food. So, when you bring your passion for food and your authentic self to Wegmans, you're joining a team of difference-makers. Our promise to our customers is simple: Every Day You Get Our Best. And because it all starts with you, we'll make sure you have the support you need to grow personally, express your individuality, and create change in your community.

how you’ll make the difference

Our bakeries are a hub of comfort and happiness in our Wegmans stores. As a member of our Bakery Department, you’ll work alongside a talented team responsible for the production and packaging of the breads, bagels, sweet treats, and other baked goods that make our customers’ day. Our fast-moving, people-first bakeries are the perfect place to let your passion for baking shine.

Responsibilities

• Bake, produce, and package baked goods
• Provide incredible customer service and answer customer questions in a timely manner
• Ensure fresh and appealing displays by keeping cases and aisles clean and well-stocked
• Help maximize sales through effective procedures for stocking, rotating, and merchandising product on the sales floor and in the back rooms
• May help unload daily deliveries and stock cases, displays, and backroom coolers with new and existing inventory

Benefits

1. Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
2. Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
3. Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
4. Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
5. A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
6. LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.

*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

Work Environment

The physical demands of this work are classified as medium to heavy. Work includes walking, standing for up to 4 hours without a break, repetitive hand and arm movements, occasional heavy lifting, bending, and reaching, along with continuous interaction with customers and coworkers in a fast-paced environment. The average weight range of items lifted is 5 – 20 pounds with a maximum weight lifted of greater than 50 pounds occasionally. You may receive assistance with heavy items, if available. Upper extremity repetition is moderate and trunk movement involves moderate to moderately high twisting, bending, and pivoting. May be exposed to various allergens. The work environment is indoors and involves exposure to various work environments, including cold (33 – 55 degrees), freezing (-20 – 20 degrees) and hot temperatures (exceeds 85 degrees with work surfaces or equipment that exceeds 135 degrees). Basic tools and equipment used include common baking utensils and equipment, and oven. Collective customer service experience, internally and/or externally preferably in a food service, grocery or retail setting; Experience working in a Bakery