Baker- Full Time- Open Availability

Do you enjoy baking, decorating cakes, and creating products that make someone's day a little brighter? Whether it's a birthday cake, a holiday treat, or a customer's favorite pastry, you'll play an important role in bringing quality baked goods to our community.

Valley Natural Foods is a community-owned grocery co-op in Burnsville that believes good food brings people together. We're looking for a Baker/Cake Decorator who takes pride in their craft, enjoys working as part of a team, and is passionate about creating products that look as good as they taste.

Why You'll Love Working Here

· Community-Focused – Be part of a co-op that supports local farmers, sustainability, and healthy living.

· Creative Environment – Use your artistic and baking skills to create cakes, pastries, and baked goods that delight our customers.

· People-First Culture – Join a team that values kindness, teamwork, and craftsmanship.

· Great Benefits – Enjoy competitive pay, employee discounts, and comprehensive benefits.

What You'll Do

You'll create and decorate cakes, cookies, pastries, and other baked goods while ensuring quality, freshness, and presentation standards are met. You'll work with customers on special orders, maintain a clean and organized workspace, follow food safety procedures, and collaborate with the team to provide an exceptional bakery experience for our community.

What We're Looking For

· Experience with baking and/or cake decorating.

· A creative eye and attention to detail.

· Someone who takes pride in producing high-quality products.

· Strong organizational and time-management skills.

· The ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environment.

· Friendly communication skills and a commitment to excellent customer service.

· An interest in natural, organic, and specialty foods is a plus.

· A passion for serving the community and supporting Valley Natural Foods' cooperative values.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Frequent lifting of up to 30 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, twist, and work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to safely use bakery equipment and tools.

Job Details & Benefits

• 20% employee discount
• Paid time off and paid volunteering
• 401(k) matching for staff who are 18+
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee referral program

Valley Natural Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Previous professional baking experience (1+ years)
• Ability to read and convert established recipes using standard units of measurement
• Ability and desire to work on a baking production team, with a creative openness. 
• Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills
• Detail oriented and able to multi-task and remain flexible to the changing needs of the business
• Regular, predictable attendance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous cake decorating experience (1+ years)

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift/push/pull/carry 30+ pounds regularly and 50 pounds  occasionally
• Manual dexterity with ability to reach, grasp and perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, and fingers for extended periods of time
• Mid-to-general range visual acuity to evaluate and interact in working environment and operate baking and cooking equipment and appliances for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Exposure to working in refrigerated/frozen and hot/humid environments
• Ability to climb ladders, kneel, crouch, and bend occasionally required
• Ability to be exposed to, work with, and directly handle dietary allergies 
• Ability to work safely with cooking equipment and sanitation supplies

Reports To: Deli, Meat & Seafood Manager

Department, Status and Salary: Deli, Full Time, Hourly. Open Availability  (At Will)

Valley Natural Foods Core Competencies

• Adaptability/Flexibility/Dependability
• Communication/Listening Skills
• Customer Service/Customer Focus
• Integrity/Accountability
• Sense of Urgency/Productivity
• Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills
• Work Environment/Safety/Job Knowledge

Position Specific Competencies

• Planning
• Product Knowledge
• Quality

The information above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performance by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. VNF management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. This is not an employment contract and does not interfere with MN’s Employment At Will Law.