Lead Baker - Full Time

Job Responsibilities

• Mixes, divides, shapes, proofs, and bakes bread and other bakery products to approved Whole Foods Market specifications.
• Maintains accurate mix times, temp logs, and production records.
• Develops, adjusts, and communicates daily production schedules with other bakers and team members.
• Ensures consistency of daily production in terms of quantity and quality of finished products.
• Routinely assess production outcomes to ensure Enterprise scratch bread program quality is maintained.
• Prepares, packages, weighs, and prices products for sale.
• Maintains product quality and freshness and ensures proper product rotation.
• Models and delivers outstanding customer service.
• Mentors, coaches, and trains all other bakers on proper execution of relevant bread and bakery programs to maintain consistency and quality standards.

Job Skills

• Thorough product, production, and equipment knowledge for all bakery production items, especially scratch bread.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and affinity for WFM products, core values, and company philosophy.
• Ability to follow a production schedule and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to follow a recipe.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot bread production issues and provide appropriate solutions.
• Basic math skills for recipe conversions and modifications.
• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Able to deliver information in a clear and respectful manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Able to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.
• Able 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.
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills.

Experiences

14+ months retail experience.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Standing/walking 6-8 hours per day.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• 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.

Pay and Benefits

$19.50-$30.20 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).