Bakery Entry Level (Without Experience) - FT at Woods Coffee – Kent, Washington

Please note that this role is located at our commissary bakery in Kent, WA, and is not a storefront position.

Brief description: Our purpose is to show our guests they are truly valued. Our “Made Fresh Daily'' baked goods are an important part of creating an extraordinary experience for our guests and showing them that they are truly valued. From preparing ingredients, to mixing, baking, oven production and packaging- there are many essential pieces to keeping our bakery operating at its highest level. By prioritizing quality, accuracy & consistency, you will learn to efficiently create culinary delights using the tools and processes provided in your training. By delivering products that surpass the ordinary, you are contributing to the creation of an unexpected sense of joy for our guests.

Position Details: This position is for an entry level bakery production employee with little or no culinary experience.

Professional attributes:
-Positive and professional communication skills.
-Organized, detail oriented, punctual, and dependable.
-Creative, and confident at problem solving.
-Strong sense of integrity and honesty.
-Contributes to a healthy team environment and helps support coworkers.
-Ability to keep up in a fast paced work environment.
-Adaptable and eager to learn.

Responsibilities:
-Follows Woods Coffee’s operational and safety policies and procedures.
-Prepares quality food consistently by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards.
-Clean, organize and maintain the bakery/warehouse.
-Rotate and stock all bakery ingredients as necessary.
-Prepare ingredients for baking by slicing, measuring, or cutting.
-Operates the oven and other necessary equipment in the way that is taught during training.
-Packs finished products for delivery.
-Follows health, safety and sanitation guidelines set by Woods Coffee and local health departments.
-Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
-Cross trained on a variety of stations within Bakery including Packer, Deli, Deli prep, Production and more.

Required Permits: Food Handlers permit obtained through the local health department.

Essential job functions:
-Repeated heavy lifting. Must be able to lift 50lb above head.
-Constantly standing, walking, stooping, bending, squatting.
-Constantly using hands, wrists and arms, sometimes in a repetitive manner.
-Pushing and pulling, picking up, and lifting products.
-Regular in person attendance.

Age Requirement: This position requires the use of equipment that is regulated by state law, and as such, applicants must be at least 18 years old to qualify for this role. Applicants under the age of 18 are not eligible for this position due to legal restrictions on operating certain machinery and equipment.

Compensation: $17.13-17.41 / hour based on experience.

Benefits:
-Employee discount
-Bonus on your Birthday
-Paid Sick and Vacation Time
-Healthcare
-Employee Assistance Program
-Retirement Planning

Accommodations:
Woods Coffee is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance during the application process, please contact us at HR@woodscoffee.com.

All notices and correspondence related to employment, applications or accommodations should be directed to HR@woodscoffee.com.