Whole Foods Market ยท 1 month ago
Lead Baker - Full Time
Jersey City, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$17.50/hr - $30.20/hr
1+ years expWhole Foods Market is a company dedicated to nourishing people and the planet while creating meaningful change. The Lead Baker is responsible for preparing and baking high-quality bakery goods, providing leadership and mentorship to team members, and ensuring adherence to quality standards and customer service excellence.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageGroceryOrganic FoodRetail
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
Develop, adjust and communicate daily production schedules with other bakers and team
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
Monitors 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
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
Utilizes proper production tools and reporting to maximize sales and reduce shrink
Supports in training and onboarding bakers within home store and other locations
Qualification
Required
14+ months retail experience
Thorough product, production, and equipment knowledge for all bakery production items, especially scratch bread
High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an 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
Ability to visually examine products and quality for freshness
Basic math skills for recipe conversions and modifications
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
Basic Microsoft Excel skills
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: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >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
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plan benefits
Eligibility for a store discount
Paid time off
Access to other benefit programs
Company
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market is a supermarket chain owned by Amazon that exclusively sells natural and organic products. It is a sub-organization of Amazon.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (23)
2022 (40)
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2020 (31)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-06-16Acquired
1992-01-23IPO
Leadership Team
Scott Collier
VP Business Development
Ray Fusco
Value Added Produce Team Leader
Recent News
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