Location

13750 County Road 11
Burnsville, MN 55337

Description

Qualified candidates must have open availability. Demonstrated knowledge of gluten-free baking and previous professional baking experience will be given top consideration. 

Valley Natural Foods, a progressive natural foods retailer, is a relatively small enterprise in the high volume natural foods business. To keep our competitive edge, we set high standards for what we offer and how we present ourselves to our members and customers. Complete customer satisfaction is our goal. EEO.

We have high expectations for our employees as well. Everyone is expected to contribute to our success by achieving high productivity through proper time management, promptness, and setting of priorities. Customer service, safety, productivity and security are important concerns for the entire staff.

We value open communication, education, employee feedback and hold periodic store and department meetings to allow for focused discussion among staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Food Preparation

• Prepare breads and pastries following specifications of Deli Manager using case plans.
• Maintain accurate up-to-date records of cost of preparing baked goods.
• Research and develop new recipes to recommend to Deli Manager.
• Measure and mix ingredients to form dough or batter, using electric mixer or beat and stir ingredients by hand
• Shape dough for cookies, pies, and pastries
• Place shaped dough portions in greased or floured pans and insert them in oven
• Prepare and cook ingredients for pie fillings, puddings, custards, or other desserts
• Pour filling into pie shells and top filling with meringue or cream
• Mix ingredients to make icings
• Decorate cakes and pastries
• Blend colors for icings and for shaped sugar ornaments and statuaries

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds regularly
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals and equipment
• Ability to bend, lift and reach repeatedly for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand in confined space for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform repeated actions for extended periods of time
• Must be willing and able to physically handle all products that Valley Natural Foods carries

 

Minimum Qualifications:     

• Regular, predictable attendance
• Demonstrated knowledge of gluten-free baking
• Previous professional baking experience (1-3 years progressive)
• Previous customer service experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication (oral, aural, and written) skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task and remain flexible to the changing needs of the business

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous cake decorating experience
• Gluten-free baking experience
• Familiarity with natural and organic foods.
• Familiarity with natural foods, grocery industry or cooperatives
• Previous experience in a retail environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Office and POS systems.

Valley Natural Foods prides itself on offering a competitive pay and benefits package. Some of our benefits include:

• Positive Work Environment
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Discounted classes and seminars
• Discounted movie tickets
• Employee Charge Account
• Direct Deposit
• Casual dress code
• GREAT CO-WORKERS!

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