Pastry Baker and Mixer, Bakehouse

Whole Foods Market; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 38,641; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Florida is hiring a Pastry Baker/Mixer to join the Bakery team. You will be responsible for daily production of baked goods, including mixing, dividing, shaping, proofing, and baking breads and pastries, while communicating needs with team members to keep production on schedule.

You will weigh ingredients, follow recipes, maintain logs, and operate equipment safely. This role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work a rotating schedule including

Qualifications

• Experience in bench hand production.
• Thorough knowledge of baking ingredients, equipment, weights, and measures (tares).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent math skills (ability to do on the fly math).
• Basic computer and software skills.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to taste and evaluate all products to judge quality.
• Able to learn proper and safe usage of Hobart mixer and baler and all other knives and kitchen production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Know correct mixing order and be accurate in mixing, dividing, shaping, proofing, and baking.
• Mix doughs correctly and weigh/measure accurately using scales.
• Follow recipes and know the location of all ingredients.
• Follow the production schedule and maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Operate and sanitize all equipment including mixers and baler.
• Read and speak basic English and adhere to health, sanitation, and Kosher procedures.

Skills

Bench hand production

Baking ingredients knowledge

Communication skills

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Tools

Hobart mixer operation

Baler operation

Job description

As a Pastry Baker/Mixer you will perform duties related to the daily production of baked goods. This will include mixing, dividing, shaping, proofing, and baking all bread and bakery products. Communicate daily production needs and information with other Bakery Team Members to ensure production process runs smoothly. Keep accurate mix times and temp logs.

Responsibilities

• Know correct mixing order. Must be accurate in mixing, dividing, shaping, proofing, and baking to ensure consistency in daily production.
• Mix doughs correctly and weigh/measure accurately using scales.
• Understand and follow all recipes and instructions. Know location of all ingredients.
• Follow production schedule.
• Basic understanding of clean work areas, mixers, and utensils.
• Remove trash and recycling.
• Ability to read and speak basic English.
• Operate and sanitize all equipment in a safe and proper manner including mixers, water chiller/dispenser, and all other equipment.
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including health and sanitation as well as Kosher procedures, and adhere to safe work practices.
• Arrive to work on time, wear appropriate PPE, work all scheduled shifts, complete required trainings, and attend required meetings.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• This job posting is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned by leadership.
• Understanding of globalbake and how to print formulas.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience in bench hand production.
• Thorough knowledge of baking ingredients, equipment, weights, and measures (tares).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent math skills (ability to do “on the fly math”).
• Basic computer and software skills.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to taste and evaluate all products to judge quality.
• Able to work well with others, self‑motivated, and capable of working independently with little supervision.
• Able to learn the proper and safe usage of Hobart mixer and baler and all other knives and kitchen production equipment.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Able to work in temperatures from –10 to 100 degrees.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally throughout the day.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation.
• Ability to stand or walk at least 8 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to work well with others, self‑motivated, and capable of working independently with little supervision.

Availability Requirements

• Average shifts are 8 hours long.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekend, and holidays as needed.

The wage range for this position is $16.00-$28.05 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers “Whole Benefits”. Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part‑Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal). Click here for benefit details.

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