Kitchen & Bakery Associate
About The Position
As a Kitchen & Bakery Associate at the Co-op, you’ll prepare fresh, high-quality foods across both our kitchen and bakery operations. From cooking prepared foods and stocking Grab & Go cases to baking pastries, cookies, and muffins, you’ll help keep products fresh, consistent, and ready for customers. This flexible back-of-house role supports multiple departments based on daily production needs, requiring adaptability, teamwork, and a commitment to quality. You’ll follow approved Co-op recipes, maintain food safety standards, and work closely with your team to keep production running smoothly.
Requirements
- Team player with a positive attitude and passion for quality food and baking
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency, freshness, and presentation
- Clear communicator who collaborates well with team members across kitchen and bakery operations
- Ability to follow recipes, production schedules, and directions accurately
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
- Organized, dependable, and focused on quality, efficiency, and food safety
- Basic knowledge of food handling, sanitation, knife safety, and safe work practices
- Strong time management and problem-solving skills
- Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, bakery, or food service environment required
- Knowledge of food handling and sanitation practices required
Nice To Haves
- ServSafe certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook kitchen items and baked goods according to Co-op recipes and quality standards.
- Follow daily production schedules to support department needs and keep displays and Grab & Go cases fresh, full, and inviting.
- Maintain consistency in product quality, portion sizes, presentation, freshness, and food safety standards.
- Keep workstations clean, organized, stocked, and ready for production.
- Operate kitchen and bakery equipment safely and efficiently.
- Assist with ingredient prep, setup, stocking, inventory management, and waste reduction.
- Communicate clearly with leads and team members to coordinate production and workflow needs.
- Flex between kitchen and bakery responsibilities based on daily operational needs and priorities.
- Adapt quickly to changing priorities, troubleshoot minor production issues, and maintain a positive, team-focused attitude.
- Provide friendly and helpful customer service when questions arise.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
