Pastry Baker and Mixer, Bakehouse

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to the daily production of baked goods.
• Mix, divide, shape, proof, and bake all bread and bakery products.
• Communicate daily production needs and information with other Bakery Team Members.
• Keep accurate mix times and temp logs.
• Know correct mixing order.
• Mix doughs correctly and weigh/measure accurately using scales.
• Understand and follow all recipes and instructions.
• Know location of all ingredients.
• Follow production schedule.
• Remove trash and recycling.
• 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.
• Able to arrive to work on time, wear appropriate PPE, work all scheduled shifts, complete required trainings, and attend required meetings.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Skills

• 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.
• Ability to learn the proper and safe usage of Hobart mixer and baler and all other knives and kitchen production equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in temperatures from -10 to 100 degrees.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally throughout the day.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation.
• Able to stand or walk at least 8 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach.

Availability Requirements

• Able to work average shifts of 8 hours long.
• Able to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Pay

The wage range for this position is $16.00-$28.05 Hourly, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

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

Benefits

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).