Head Baker & Mentor — Scratch Bread Specialist

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Oakland, CA seeks an experienced bakery professional to manage the production of bread and related items, lead and mentor fellow bakers, and deliver excellent customer service. The role emphasizes maintaining quality, schedules, and adherence to health and safety standards.

The position requires strong production knowledge, team leadership, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on preserving product quality and company values.

Qualifications

• Bread production knowledge and equipment operation.
• Ability to follow a production schedule and recipes.
• Strong team communication and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Mix, shape, proof, and bake bread to specifications.
• Maintain production logs and schedules.
• Provide customer service and mentor other bakers.
• Ensure cleanliness, safety, and proper pricing.

Skills

Bakery production

Customer service

Team mentorship

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Oakland, CA seeks an experienced bakery professional to manage the production of bread and related items, lead and mentor fellow bakers, and deliver excellent customer service. The role emphasizes maintaining quality, schedules, and adherence to health and safety standards.

The position requires strong production knowledge, team leadership, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on preserving product quality and company values.