Bakery Associate

Job Title : Baker

Are you passionate about working in a fast-paced bakery environment? Do you have excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team?

Job Description :

We are seeking a skilled Baker to join our team. As a Baker, you will be responsible for receiving and preparing product, maintaining the bakery area and displays, and selling product in support of our standards.

You will perform all functions related to breaking down deliveries and stocking shelves. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times.

Responsibilities :

Ensures a fresh and appealing display by keeping cases and shelves clean and well-stocked by front-facing, checking codes, rotating, and removing out-of-date products.

Stocks and cleans shelves, bins, and display areas.

Monitors and prevents spoilage and communicates waste to buyers, Team Leaders, and shift supervisors.

Maintains back stock in good order.

Assists with sampling program, keeping sample areas full, clean, and appealing.

Assists with periodic inventory checks.

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.

Requirements :

Ability to sell proactively.

Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department.

Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness.

Proactively reads labels and familiarizes oneself on various products.

Assists with periodic inventory checks.

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 our company.

Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.

Understanding of and compliance with our quality goals.

Benefits :

We offer competitive wages, paid time off, access to other benefit programs, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Eligibility for benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable benefit plan at your date of hire.

Working Conditions :

Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

In an 8-hour workday : 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 :

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.