Baker

Festival Foods•New London, WI

25d

About The Position

Festival Foods is seeking a Baker to prepare bakery and pastry items and provide exceptional service to guests. The role follows recipes and production lists, monitors product freshness and stock, maintains food safety and sanitation standards, and works with Bakery associates to meet department goals. The schedule includes early mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays, with flexibility to work evening or overnight shifts as needed. This is a part-time position in New London, Wisconsin, reporting to the Bakery Department Manager.

Requirements

Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with guests and personnel.
Ability to assess and resolve issues quickly in a dynamic, stressful work environment while supporting team members.
Understanding of safety requirements and company safety policies, including proper training on ovens, lifting techniques, trash compactors, balers, mixers, slicing and packaging machinery, and other equipment.
Knowledge of the retail food business and perishable department operations, with the ability to make timely and effective decisions.
Ability to stand in one spot for extended periods; bend, stoop, and kneel regularly (70% of the time).
Full range of upper-body motion.
Ability to frequently lift up to 60 pounds (50% of the time).
Ability to perform frequent repetitive hand and wrist motions.
Ability to work a schedule that includes early mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays, and to work evening or overnight shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

Follow recipes and production lists to prepare high-quality bakery and pastry items.
Monitor product dates and freshness, handle outdated items properly, and report shrinkage.
Follow Health Department guidelines and Festival sanitation practices; keep preparation areas, coolers, freezers, and dry storage clean and organized.
Assist guests with finding items, special orders, and concerns; answer phone calls professionally and support guest satisfaction.
Monitor stock levels and service-floor needs to maintain appropriate assortment and production, especially for early mornings and evenings.
Maintain food safety logs and meet quality and quantity expectations by 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily.
Collaborate with Bakery associates to meet department goals and support a positive team environment.
Maintain regular, timely attendance and provide adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

15% associate discount on grocery purchases for the associate and immediate household.
Weekly pay for hourly associates.
Part-time store associates receive a $1-per-hour premium on Sundays and select holidays.
Schedules provided two weeks in advance.
Vision insurance and two dental coverage options for part-time and full-time associates.
Three weeks of paid parental leave.
Fitness reimbursement program.
Employee Assistance Program and LEAPCare Care Coaches.
401(k) plan with an annual discretionary match.
Competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth.