Bakery Specialist

Mackenthun's Fine Foods - Waconia • Waconia, MN

3h • $16 - $20

About The Position

The Bakery Specialist packages and stocks bakery products on displays and shelves in the Bakery area. The role includes slicing and packaging fresh products, keeping shelves stocked and rotating products for freshness, preparing products for Bakers, assisting with deliveries, and maintaining clean and sanitary work areas. Training is provided on bakery standards, food safety, and equipment operation. The position is full-time and its schedule includes weekdays, every other weekend, and some holidays.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous bakery experience preferred.
• Basic math skills.
• Strong customer service, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Honest, dependable, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong English communication skills, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Interest in food sales and learning product knowledge, including Mackenthun's Signature items.
• Ability to minimize product loss and safeguard company equipment and image.
• MN Food Manager Certification is optional and may be obtained after hire.
• Ability to provide supervision as needed.
• Able to stand continuously and walk, and frequently bend, reach, crouch, and lift.
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs. and push or pull up to 1,500 lbs. with a pallet jack.
• Able to work in hot or cold conditions and around equipment noise, and tolerate exposure to cleaning chemicals.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous bakery experience.

Responsibilities

• Neatly and efficiently slice and package fresh bakery products.
• Keep Bakery shelves and displays fully stocked, rotating products for freshness.
• Set up products for the Bakers.
• Help unload and store deliveries.
• Clean work areas, bakery shelving, and displays; wash dishes; and assist with product deliveries.
• Practice proper food handling and personal safety, and maintain proper sanitation in the department.
• Participate in selling events.
• Assist with seasonal decorations and displays.
• Take customer orders for Bakery products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
• Hospital, critical illness, and accident coverage.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Sick and Safe Time.
• Shift differentials for working Sundays and holidays.
• 10% discount at any Mackenthun’s locations.
• Referral bonuses.
• Dietitian services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED