Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and development programs
supportive work culture
Job Description
Fresco y Mas is a prominent retail grocery chain committed to fostering a workplace environment where all associates can be authentic, feel valued, and reach their highest potential. With a strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and respect for individual backgrounds and experiences, Fresco y Mas serves its community by offering fresh, high-quality products with exceptional customer service. As a company, it prioritizes operational excellence and regulatory compliance to maintain customer trust and loyalty. Fresco y Mas operates with the understanding that a positive work culture drives superior customer experiences and business growth, making it an ideal workplace for individuals seeking a fulfilling and dynamic retail career.
The Bakery Associate role at Fresco y Mas plays a vital part in supporting the daily operations within the bakery department. This position is focused on ensuring consistent and compliant operational conditions, providing fresh and attractive bakery products, and delivering courteous, knowledgeable, and quick service to customers. The associate is responsible for creating a welcoming environment where customers feel valued and appreciated, which helps build confidence and loyalty. The position also supports team collaboration and communication while adhering strictly to local, state, and federal regulations, especially those related to food safety, USDA standards, and labeling requirements.
In addition to maintaining a fresh inventory and preparing bakery products for display and sale, the Bakery Associate ensures that all food safety and sanitation standards are met or exceeded. They are required to operate bakery equipment such as slicers, ovens, scales, knives, and pricing guns safely and effectively. The associate also monitors inventory levels, inspects product quality, and properly handles product discard or markdown processes to reduce waste. Leadership within the department is critical, with associates encouraged to promote teamwork, respect, and adherence to company policies for a safe and productive work environment.
Safety compliance is a crucial part of the role, where the associate must identify and report hazards, ensure personal protective equipment is used properly, and support all safety training initiatives. This role demands physical endurance, including standing for long periods, lifting, and using various bakery tools, while working under diverse environmental conditions like heat, cold, and humidity. The associate is expected to communicate effectively with customers and team members, offer product samples, assist with customer inquiries, and handle special orders accurately and promptly.
Overall, this full-time role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, value teamwork and safety, and desire to contribute significantly to the bakery department's success within Fresco y Mas. Compensation and benefits align with industry standards and include a supportive and inclusive work culture designed to help associates grow both personally and professionally.
The Bakery Associate role at Fresco y Mas plays a vital part in supporting the daily operations within the bakery department. This position is focused on ensuring consistent and compliant operational conditions, providing fresh and attractive bakery products, and delivering courteous, knowledgeable, and quick service to customers. The associate is responsible for creating a welcoming environment where customers feel valued and appreciated, which helps build confidence and loyalty. The position also supports team collaboration and communication while adhering strictly to local, state, and federal regulations, especially those related to food safety, USDA standards, and labeling requirements.
In addition to maintaining a fresh inventory and preparing bakery products for display and sale, the Bakery Associate ensures that all food safety and sanitation standards are met or exceeded. They are required to operate bakery equipment such as slicers, ovens, scales, knives, and pricing guns safely and effectively. The associate also monitors inventory levels, inspects product quality, and properly handles product discard or markdown processes to reduce waste. Leadership within the department is critical, with associates encouraged to promote teamwork, respect, and adherence to company policies for a safe and productive work environment.
Safety compliance is a crucial part of the role, where the associate must identify and report hazards, ensure personal protective equipment is used properly, and support all safety training initiatives. This role demands physical endurance, including standing for long periods, lifting, and using various bakery tools, while working under diverse environmental conditions like heat, cold, and humidity. The associate is expected to communicate effectively with customers and team members, offer product samples, assist with customer inquiries, and handle special orders accurately and promptly.
Overall, this full-time role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, value teamwork and safety, and desire to contribute significantly to the bakery department's success within Fresco y Mas. Compensation and benefits align with industry standards and include a supportive and inclusive work culture designed to help associates grow both personally and professionally.
Job Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Authorization to work in the United States or ability to obtain it
- Successful completion of background check
- Strong customer service skills
- Must operate bakery equipment safely and responsibly
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
- Ability to handle physical demands including standing, walking, reaching, lifting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing
- Willingness to work varied shifts including occasional night shifts
- Compliance with all safety and sanitation protocols
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Willingness to foster an inclusive and respectful work environment
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- 0-3 years of supervisory experience preferred
- Strong customer service skills
- Excellent interpersonal, motivational, and communication abilities
- Ability to operate bakery equipment such as slicers, ovens, scales, knives, box cutters, and pricing guns according to company guidelines
- Ability to communicate in English, Spanish preferred
Job Duties
- Create a welcoming environment that makes customers feel valued and appreciated
- Ensure availability, freshness, quality, and value of bakery products on shelves
- Offer product samples and assist customers with product questions and suggestions
- Fulfill customer requests and special orders accurately
- Promote teamwork, collaboration, and communication among associates
- Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations and company guidelines
- Monitor inventory and storage conditions, inspect product quality and freshness, and handle product preparation, packaging, labeling, and display
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and security standards
- Execute product recalls promptly and protect products from customer access
- Report safety hazards, accidents, and illegal activities to management
- Ensure associates follow all required safety training and use personal protective equipment properly
- Perform other related tasks as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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