Production Assistant III - Bakery, Woodlake Market

Production Assistant III - Bakery, Woodlake Market

Location:

Kohler, WI.

Work mode: onsite.

The Production Assistant III is responsible for preparing, packaging, serving, and merchandising premium, freshly made products while delivering exceptional customer service. This role requires attention to detail, food safety awareness, product knowledge, and a passion for helping customers make informed choices.

• Greet guests warmly and assist with product selection, portion recommendations, cooking or reheating tips, and slicing preferences.
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations on products, pairings, and preparation methods.
• Slice, weigh, cut, trim, and package products to store standards and customer requests while using proper techniques and equipment.
• Prepare fresh foods according to store recipes and standards.
• Ensure all items are properly labeled.
• Maintain attractive and well‑stocked cases that reflect the store’s premium image.
• Rotate products to ensure freshness, quality, and minimize waste.
• Maintain department organization standards in back stock areas and front of house.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation protocols, including proper handling, storage, and cleaning procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and equipment.
• Monitor product freshness and rotate stock to ensure quality.
• Open or close the department for operation.
• Create daily food preparation lists.
• Process and track shrink/waste.
• Follow dress code and grooming standards that reflect the upscale environment.
• Work closely with other departments to support cross‑functional needs and smooth operations.
• Work in multiple food prep areas as needed.
• Train new team members as needed.
• Complete all duties and requests as assigned by management.

This is a full‑time position working weekdays and weekends. Shifts vary between 4:00 am and 6:00 pm.

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Must be 18 years old or older and have ability to obtain Serv Safe certification.
• 1+ year previous food production or service experience required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge and passion of food and food preparation.
• Ability to read and follow a recipe.
• Ability to operate slicers, scales, and other equipment safely.
• Ability to use POS systems and comfortable with cash handling.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods of time.
• Flexible availability, including early morning, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The hourly range for this position is $18.30–$22.90. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including candidate's education and work location.

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.

Kohler’s policy is to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact  Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.