Farm Bakery Manager (7023)

We are looking for a passionate and friendly head bakery manager to join our team for the Bakery this 2023 Fall/Winter Season. Our bakery is open Wednesday through Monday during the Peach, Apple, Pumpkin and Christmas Tree seasons on an active operating pick-your-own farm. The position would oversee the daily operations of the bakery, including food production, inventory management and customer service, ensuring quality and consistency.

Wilkens Fruit & Firm Farm is a family farm currently operated by 3rd and 4th generation family members. This 2023 season we will be celebrating our 107th year of harvest!! We will open August 19th, 2023.

We sell a wide variety of Apples and Pumpkins and Peaches – all of which you can pick yourself. In addition to these “Pick-Your-Own” items,  Wilkens Farm has several acres of Choose-n-Cut Christmas Trees. Also, while you’re here you might want to check out our three farm markets where we sell everything from our own pressed apple cider to freshly baked pies, famous apple cider donuts and gift items. Our harvest season starts in August with Peaches and beginning of September with Apples. Pick-your-own Pumpkins start in October, and Choose-n-Cut Christmas Trees just after Thanksgiving.

• assisting customers with their selections
• preparing fresh bakery goods daily (pies, apple cider donuts, cookies, strudel sticks, etc.)
• handling cash/credit transactions and maintaining accuracy
• train and supervise bakery staff (mostly high school students)
• collaborating with our team (including the winery, farm market & ice cream shoppe) to ensure a smooth and successful customer experience
• maintain a clear and organized work environment
• some kitchen or baking experience preferred, but we're happy to train the right person

• great interpersonal and communication skills
• ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• must be able to work standing up for long periods of time
• excellent leadership skills to effectively manage a team
• ability to work weekends in the fall/winter
• previous experience in a customer services role is preferred but not essential