Baker

Rogers, AR, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $11.50 - $15.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Training and development programs

Flexible working hours

Job Description

Harps Food Stores is a reputable retail grocery chain committed to providing the best overall value to its customers. Established with a mission to build a reputation for competitive prices, product quality, freshness, friendly service, and cleanliness, Harps has grown to become a trusted name in the grocery industry. Focused on customer satisfaction, the company fosters an environment where associates are encouraged to exceed expectations through excellent service and teamwork. Known for its community-oriented approach and dedication to quality, Harps ensures that each department within its stores upholds these values to deliver an exceptional shopping experience. As a bakery section of the store plays a crucial role in representing the freshness and quality of Harps' offerings, maintaining high standards in bakery operations is essential to meet customer demands and company goals.

The Baker position at Harps is a dynamic role centered on overseeing bakery department operations and ensuring customers receive freshly baked goods that meet quality and safety standards. This role demands a dedicated individual who values precision, safety, and customer satisfaction. The baker supports various critical functions including department readiness, staffing, price maintenance, inventory management, and maintaining cleanliness, all while adhering to company policies and food safety regulations.

The baker’s responsibilities extend to handling replenishment and inventory procedures such as ordering, receiving, invoicing, and managing back stock effectively. They are accountable for equipment upkeep, ensuring all tools are correctly used and maintained to guarantee smooth bakery operations. Food production duties require strict compliance with company guidelines for preparing fresh bakery items that are properly packaged, weighed, priced, and labeled.

In addition to technical tasks, the baker embodies essential professional traits like problem-solving, conscientiousness, integrity, and professionalism. Relationship-building is vital, as the baker interacts with customers and team members, fostering a positive and respectful atmosphere. The baker's role is not limited to baking but stretches to delivering superior customer service by anticipating and meeting customer needs according to Harps' SMILE Program guidelines.

Working at Harps as a baker involves a commitment to safety and quality, ensuring all baked goods meet regulatory and company standards. It also means adopting an ethical approach to work, valuing teamwork and cooperation, and consistently striving to improve the customer’s experience. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is adaptable to changing priorities, and is motivated by the challenge of exceeding customer expectations. Employment at Harps includes adherence to a set of operational requirements and participation in evaluations including drug screens and background checks to maintain a safe and trustworthy workplace environment.

Job Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent preferred
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings early mornings weekends and holidays as needed
Adaptable to different situations and respond with flexibility to shifting priorities and rapid change
Ability to interpret understand and follow instructions
Moves lifts carries and places merchandise weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance
Frequently reaches overhead and below the knees including pushing pulling squatting kneeling bending stooping crouching and twisting with or without bearing weight
Occasionally required to climb
Continuous repetitive motion with hands and arms such as grasping gripping and turning
Stands and or walks continuously throughout shift
Visually locates merchandise and other objects as well as verifies information often in small print
May be exposed to all weather conditions as well as inside work with variations in heat cold dust and humidity
May be exposed to cleaning solvents or other chemicals
May be exposed to latex eggs nuts soy and wheat
Employment may be contingent upon completion and evaluation of a PEP survey drug screen employment reference check and criminal background check

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent preferred
Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings early mornings weekends and holidays
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to follow instructions and adhere to policies and procedures
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well in a team environment and independently
Commitment to food safety and quality standards

Job Duties

Support bakery department operations including readiness staffing price maintenance policies and procedures inventory preparation department financial goals and objectives department cleanliness and safe use of equipment and tools
Support bakery department replenishment and inventory processes including ordering replenishment receiving invoicing accounting back stock reclamation returns damages reworks supply use and inventory preparation
Adhere to proper equipment procedures including cleaning and maintenance
Follow all company and food safety production guidelines for fresh food preparation production and processing
Ensure all product produced is properly packaged wrapped weighed priced and labeled according to company and regulatory requirements
Adhere to food service department cleaning standards including production area and service cases
Use critical thinking skills and logic to effectively obtain answers to issues through a conscious and organized manner