Staff Profile: Meet Mazie

Meet Mazie, our Bakery Manager who works out of our central kitchen! Since joining the co-op, Mazie has brought creativity, seasonal inspiration, and a passion for baking to the team. Get to know more about what they enjoy most about their role, their favorite co-op products, and how they spend their time outside of work.

How long have you worked at the co-op?

I have worked here since January 2025 as Bakery Lead and moved to Manager in April of 2025.

How are your personal values reflected in your work?

I’m very seasonally oriented when it comes to flavors, Berry heavy in the spring, Stone fruit heavy in the summer, Apple and Gourd flavors in the fall, citrus and cranberry in the winter. It’s when those fruits taste the best, so they make a better product at those times of the year.

What is your favorite part of your job?

The bakery team as a whole makes it very enjoyable to come to work every day. And I love coming up with fun and flavorful new items for the store – the recipe & development process is my happy place.

What are some of your favorite products found at the co-op?

I cannot get enough of Virgil’s cherry soda and the honey mustard Kettle chips. From Central Kitchen-produced items, I love the chicken pot pie and the chocolate cherry muffin.

What do you do in your free time?

I love reading a good book, needle felting, swimming, and baking for my extended family.