Location : Name

Eau Claire - N. Clairemont Ave

Company Overview

ABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS:We are a Wisconsin family- and employee-owned grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.

At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.

Job Summary

Join Our Team as a Festival Foods Apprentice Baker!

Job Title:Apprentice Baker FLSA Status: Hourly Reports To: Bakery Department Manager

Are you eager to learn the art of baking and pastry creation in a fast-paced grocery food service environment? Do you have a passion for bakery products and want to develop your skills under the guidance of experienced professionals? If so, the Apprentice Baker role at Festival Foods could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Our bakery plays a pivotal role in crafting unforgettable experiences for guests' events and everyday moments alike, ranging from special occasions to everyday indulgences.

Providing excellent guest service is at the heart of what we do. Whether it’s a friendly greeting, answering questions or addressing guest concerns, you’ll handle each interaction with professionalism and care. Your willingness to help guests with what they need will make a positive impact every day.

Job Description

What You'll Do: As a Festival Foods Apprentice Baker, you will:

• Recipe & Production Control: Follow recipes and production lists precisely to produce high-quality pastry and bakery items. Ensure all products meet freshness and quality standards, with proper handling of outdated items and accurate shrink reporting.

• Sanitation & Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and organized baker prep area, ensuring all surfaces, tools, and equipment are sanitized at all times. Adhere to Health Department guidelines and Festival Foods sanitation and safety practices, including proper glove use.

• Inventory & Stock Management: Monitor the sales floor to determine what products need to be made to ensure proper coverage, especially during peak hours. Keep cooler, freezer, and dry storage areas clean and organized.

• Guest Service: Provide excellent food service by assisting guests with finding items, taking and executing special orders, and addressing any concerns or issues with products. Maintain a friendly and helpful demeanor at all times.

• Food Safety Compliance: Maintain food safety logs and ensure all quality standards are met, including meeting quantity expectations by designated times.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with all Bakery associates to meet department goals and support a positive team environment.

• Honor Commitments: Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences

• Support the Team: Other duties as assigned

  What We're Looking For: To succeed as a Festival Foods Apprentice Baker, you should have:

• Experience and Skills: Ability to effectively deal with guests and team members in a fast-paced retail food service environment. A basic understanding of bakery operations and a strong desire to learn and grow in the baker and pastry field.

• Certification: Completion of Food Safe Certification Class upon hire or within 6 months of hire

• Safety Knowledge: Follow all safety requirements and company safety policies, with proper training and knowledge of bakery equipment and procedures, including ovens, mixers, and slicing machinery.

• Customer Focus: Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with guests and all personnel.

• Effective Problem-Solving:Ability to quickly assess and resolve issues in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, while supporting team members.

• Retail Expertise: Knowledge of the retail food business and perishable department operations, with the ability to make timely and effective decisions.

  Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability to perform the essential functions

• Stand in one spot for a long period of time, bend stoop, and kneel regularly (70% of time)

• Full range of upper body motion

• Lifting up to 60 pounds on a frequent basis (50% of time)

• Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures (20% of time)

• Frequently near moving machinery (70% of time)

• Repetitive motion of hands and wrists

  Work Schedule: The Apprentice Baker is an hourly position that may be part-time or full-time. The work schedule generally includes mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays, with flexibility to work evenings or overnight as needed.

  Ready to embark on your journey as an Apprentice Baker and make a difference in our bakery? Apply now and be part of a team that brings joy through pastry and baking excellence!

Benefits Overview

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:

• Associate Discount:Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!.

• Weekly Pay & Premium Pay:Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.

• Two-Week Advanced Scheduling:Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.

• Vision & Dental Insurance:Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.

• Support:Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.

• Save for Your Future:Offering both a 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan, we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement by offering two retirement savings plans. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals. Our ESOP is a retirement plan above and beyond a 401(k) plan that gives associates “free” ownership in the company and an opportunity to share in Festival’s growth and success. Associates are given shares based on their years of service and earnings.

At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Festival Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates, products, and our community strengthen our ability to serve our guests, as we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.

Address

2615 North Clairemont Ave

City

Eau Claire

State

WI

Postal Code

54703

Location NameEau Claire - N. Clairemont Ave

Address2615 North Clairemont Ave

CityEau Claire

StateWI

Postal Code54703

Requisition ID2024-44596