Store Baker - Full Time

Store Baker - Full Time

Job Responsibilities

• Mixes and prepares raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
• Forms, cuts, molds, shapes, and bakes dough.
• Maintains heat and humidity settings for proof box.
• Inspects products for quality compliance.
• Completes temperature, sweep, and sanitation logs.
• Arrives on time, groomed, and ready to work; attends required trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service, addresses customer needs, and models suggestive selling techniques.
• Maximizes sales potential through proper product preparation, storage, rotation, and merchandising.
• Fulfills safety and sanitation protocols.
• Ensures accuracy of signs and pricing during opening, mid, and closing duties.
• Reports safety hazards and violations immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Skills

• Thorough product knowledge.
• Working knowledge and application of merchandising expectations.
• Compliance with WFM quality goals, policies, and procedures.
• Basic math skills for recipe conversions and modifications.
• Ability to use point of sale electronic systems.
• Strong to excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.
• Clear and respectful communication skills.
• Customer service expectations and standards.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Passion for natural foods and Whole Foods Market's mission.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Experience

• 6-12 months retail experience.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Lifts up to 50 pounds.
• Standing/walking for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, pulling.
• Bending, twisting, squatting, reaching.
• Exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures: 90°F.
• Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Use of tools and equipment: knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
• May require use of ladders.

Pay and Benefits

The wage range for this position is $17.00-$25.40 per hour, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits", which includes a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits varies based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal).