Central Market (Austin North Lamar) Pastry Production Specialist - Full time

Production SpecialistCentral Market is seeking a Production Specialist with availability to include days, evenings, and weekends to handle the freshest quality ingredients. Production Specialists work under direct supervision. They will apply basic and some advanced skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment appropriate to their area of specialization. Use of specialized subject matter knowledge required.Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:Mixing, shaping, baking, wrapping and stocking of productsEnsures quality control of all product before sending to sales floorMaintains sanitation in the departmentMaintains organization of back storage, freezer, walk-in and production areaReads and executes daily production listAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as weights, discounts, percentages and volumesProvides customer service as required such as answering questions, taking orders on the phoneAssists in monitoring the quality of goods and monitors shrinkOrders and receives products and suppliesMaintains transfer recordsPreps, wraps, prices, sells, and stocks products continuouslyDemos, or prepares customer samples for self-serveProvides superlative customer serviceUses suggestive selling techniques to maximize salesThe responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.Qualifications & Key Requirements:Work Experience: Requires 2-5 years of related experience. Experience with commercial production preferred.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to handle stressful situations. Good verbal and written communication skills.Education:Licenses/Certifications:Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Lift and carry moderate to heavy loads (minimum of 50 lbs.). Bend, reach, push, and pull. Ability to work overnight and flexible schedules (days, evenings, weekends, and holidays).The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. H-E-B