Mack’s Bingo Bakery Crew Member - Farms Work Wonders

VISION

HELP US TAKE OUR BAKERY TO THE NEXT LEVEL. At Farms Work Wonders, we dream of a flourishing bakery where local Appalachian youth engage, learn, and contribute to a financially sustainable model. Within our state-of-the-art bakery, coupled with a full-service restaurant and thriving retail market, we aim to inspire through product creation, excellent training, and a collaborative work environment. Help us uphold our standards of quality and innovation as we strive to impact our community positively.

OVERVIEW

The Bakery Crew Member will be directly responsible for day to day production within and attached to Mack’s Bingo Bakery. This position is integral in delivering, what we believe, are some of the best baked goods in the region. Your commitment to quality baked products and a rich team culture will ensure the bakery's outstanding reputation, aligning with Farms Work Wonders' broader mission.

This role reports directly to the Bakery Manager and Bakery Assistant Manager.

MUST-HAVES

• Working with youth: Contribute to a welcoming environment where youth can explore their interests while being supported with relationships and opportunities.
• Basic baking knowledge/experience: some experience in standard procedures of baked goods in a large or small scale kitchen.
• Curiosity and learning mindset: Ability to take and give constructive feedback.
• Commitment to quality: Uphold consistency and the bakery’s creative vision.
• Collaborative mindset: Work effectively within the bakery and restaurant teams

Additional responsibilities will be detailed in the interview and full job description.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Willingness and ability to commute or relocate to Wardensville, WV if necessary. 

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time & part time positions available. This is a  year-round position requiring weekend and holiday availability. This position is expected to work up to 40 hours per week for full time candidates and up to 32 hours per week for part time candidates. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This is a non-exempt position with a starting hourly rate of $18.00 per hour commensurate with experience. 

Full time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package including medical and life insurance, a generous paid time off policy, bereavement leave, and discounts at our enterprises.

Part time team members are offered discounts at our enterprises.

We have a standard ninety (90) day orientation period that allows you to decide if we meet your expectations and for us to ensure you can perform the job assigned to you. During the orientation period, you may or may not be eligible for certain benefits.

HOUSING

Short-term, limited housing assistance may be available for those relocating for the position.

ABOUT FARMS WORK WONDERS

Farms Work Wonders is a nonprofit social enterprise whose mission is to ignite the spark of curiosity in Appalachian youth so they see themselves and their future in new and exciting ways. We create living classrooms to provide real-life learning experiences and generate proceeds that are 100% reinvested back into the local community. In 2016, Farms Work Wonders started with the Wardensville Garden Market project—an organic farm and farm stand.  Since opening, our enterprises have expanded to include a market, bakery, glass blowing studio, and restaurant that have currently created over 100 local, good-paying jobs with many held by local high school students.

Farms Work Wonders provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. As this position is with a youth focussed organization, all employees are required to pass a background check, as well.