Description
Part-Time Sunday Bakery Helper / Apprentice
Schedule: Sunday shifts required (approximately 6-8 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hours during holidays, vacations, and our busy summer season).
Looking for a great first job, a weekend side job, or an opportunity to learn bakery skills? Join the Bakery Team at Woodstock Farmers' Market!
The Woodstock Farmers' Market is the area's premier year-round, fresh food-focused grocery store. We are committed to creating and selling the best products sourced locally and globally, ethically and sustainably. We hire people who appreciate and share our CORE VALUES:
Come with an empty cup: Have humility
Sit at the table together: Be collaborative
Do the right thing, always: Be honest, accountable, and have integrity
Always hungry: Relentlessly get stuff done
Fish Cakes: Think outside the box to creatively solve problems
Bright Side: Maintain a positive attitude
About the Role
This is an entry-level position designed for someone who enjoys working with food, likes being part of a team, and wants to learn the basics of bakery production. A significant part of this role involves helping keep the bakery running smoothly by washing dishes, baking equipment, and work tools, while also assisting bakers with production, packaging, and merchandising. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional bakery and learn new skills.
What You'll Be Doing
Assist bakers with daily bakery production
Package, wrap, and label baked goods
Stock and merchandise bakery displays and cases
Wash dishes, baking pans, utensils, and production equipment throughout the shift
Help maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary bakery environment
Learn basic baking techniques and recipes
Help prepare cookies, muffins, scones, quick breads, and other baked goods
Assist with decorating and finishing products as skills develop
Receive and put away deliveries
Monitor product quality and freshness
Support opening and closing procedures
Provide friendly service to customers and fellow team members
What We're Looking For
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
Comfortable performing dishwashing and cleaning tasks
Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team
Attention to detail
Interest in baking, food preparation, or culinary arts is a plus
No bakery experience required. We are willing to train the right person.
Physical Requirements
With or without reasonable accommodation, team members must be able to:
Lift and carry up to 40 pounds regularly
Stand for extended periods of time
Walk throughout the store and bakery areas
Reach, bend, twist, and stoop frequently
Safely work around commercial kitchen equipment
This position offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional bakery environment while working with a supportive and passionate team.
About The Woodstock Farmers Market We're a busy, year-round fresh food market with locations in Woodstock and Waterbury. While we're small in size, we offer a big, dynamic experience—featuring local produce and meats, specialty products, a prepared foods kitchen, and a strong focus on great customer service. We're proud of our inclusive, upbeat culture and are looking for people who love food, enjoy working with others, and want to be part of a team committed to Feeding Our Community.