Overnight Bakery Production Team Member (Prep) – Part Time

Whole Foods Market; Sycamore Township (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is searching for a dedicated Overnight Bakery Production Team Member to join their dynamic team. This part-time role involves preparing and merchandising bakery products while ensuring a clean and sanitary environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for natural foods, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting. Join a company that values personal growth and community impact, and be part of a team that strives for excellence in service and product quality. If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver information clearly to customers and team members.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares products for display and sale, ensuring quality standards.
• Provides excellent customer service and addresses customer needs.

Skills

Knowledge of product preparation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Passion for natural foods

Basic computer skills

Understanding of spoilage and waste

Education

No prior retail experience required

Previous kitchen experience required

Tools

Knives

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Overnight Bakery Production Team Member (Prep) – Part Time

Pay Competitive

Location: Sycamore Township, Ohio

Employment type: Part-Time

Job Description

Provides overnight production support for assigned team. Performs all functions related to product processing (preparation), merchandising, stocking, display, and counter service as required. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares products for display and sale; depending on department, may include:
• Cutting fruits and vegetables,
• Measuring, mixing, and preparing raw materials according to defined specifications and recipes,
• Forming food items into defined shapes and sizes,
• Labelling, dating, covering, and rotating prepared product,
• Baking, cooking, or otherwise preparing product.
• Ensuring product meets WFM guidelines for quality and preparation.
• Ensures that merchandising areas, walk-ins, freezers, and food preparation areas are clean and sanitary.
• Cleans department continuously and maintains sweep logs.
• Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
• Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
• Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

Job Skills

• Knowledge of assigned team’s product, including preparation, display, storage, and stocking standards.
• Understands spoilage and supply waste and how it affects department profits.
• Demonstrates a passion for cleanliness.
• Working knowledge and application of all merchandising expectations within the department.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
• Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.

Experience

• No prior retail experience required.
• Previous kitchen experience required.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures: 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
• May require use of ladders.

Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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About the company

The Whole Foods Market Life: A career at Whole Foods Market is more than the work you do. It’s about your impact on the community, your personal growth and the bonds you’ll create with fellow team members.