Bakery Associate - Lyndale

Please Note: Pay Rate is Based off of Experience

Note on this requisition:

We are currently fully staffed in this department. However, if you are interested in this position, we invite you to still apply! We save all applications on file for future use. Should a position become available that matches your availability and experience, we will reach out to you at that time.

Thank you!

Kowalski Companies is a family-owned business. We use a civic business model that ensures sustainability and promotes building right relationships with customers and employees. Being a part of the Kowalski’s team means you are a part of a company that is dedicated to exceptional customer service, quality foods, and promotes local and family-owned businesses.

Being a Bakery associate at Kowalski’s offers the entry-level opportunity to learn the intricacies of a grocers’ bakery including time-prioritization, professional food handling that meets health code standards, and courteous customer service. Our bakery is focused on preparing both delicate and savory baked goods that allows our customers to have plenty of options to choose from.

Bakery associates are responsible for building right relationships with their coworkers and customers through transparent and respectful communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. Food handlers in our bakery will also follow strict health and safety guidelines to meet our quality standards. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who can manage their time effectively and independently, fill and rotate products, maintain cleanliness standards, and provide excellent customer service.

No experience is required! Kowalski’s provides extensive, in-person, hands-on training that thoroughly educates new employees on how to perform their jobs safely, quickly, and efficiently.

Store Hours: 6 am - 2 pm

Requirements:

• Must be 18+
• Availability to be scheduled 8-12 hours/week year-round
• Available to work the following shifts:
  • 10 am - 6 pm
  • 4 - 8 pm
• Must be available 2-out-of-3 weekend days (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday) year-round
• Must have holiday availability
• Ensure quality and safety of food
• Comfortable speaking to customers in an energetic and helpful manner
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently
• Interest in preparing and handling food
• Adherence to health codes and sanitation standards
• Interest in product knowledge
• Understand that you have the power to impact a customers or coworkers day in a positive way

Benefits:

• 20% discount
• Weekly pay
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Annual company picnic
• Holiday parties
• Employee appreciation luncheons
• Scholarship opportunities 401k plan

This position is part of the UFCW local 663 Union, which provides:

• Guaranteed raises
• Ancillary benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Scholarship opportunities
• And more!