Baker

Little Rock, 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 discount

flexible scheduling

Paid holidays

Job Description

Harps is a well-established supermarket chain dedicated to providing high-quality products, exceptional customer service, and a pleasant shopping experience. Known for competitive prices, fresh product quality, and the cleanliness of their stores, Harps places a strong emphasis on community values and customer satisfaction. With a mission to provide the best overall value to their customers, Harps is committed to building a lasting reputation through friendly service and a welcoming environment. This commitment permeates every role within the organization, ensuring that each team member contributes to the company’s goals and customer expectations. As part of its workforce, Harps employs a range of positions designed to uphold the company’s high standards, with a keen focus on teamwork, communication, and safety.

The Baker position at Harps is a crucial role that ensures the bakery department operates smoothly and efficiently. Bakers at Harps are responsible for supporting all aspects of bakery department operations including staffing, price maintenance, inventory preparation, and adherence to policies and procedures to reach financial goals. The role involves taking part in inventory processes such as ordering, replenishment, receiving, invoicing, and accounting. As a Baker, one ensures that all bakery products are produced, packaged, and labeled following company and food safety guidelines, emphasizing cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and adherence to safety standards.

Beyond the operational duties, the Baker is also deeply involved in customer service, ensuring that every interaction adds value and results in satisfied customers who see no alternative but Harps for their bakery needs. Bakers demonstrate a strong commitment to integrity, professionalism, and conscientiousness by following company policies and maintaining a safe, respectful work environment. Adaptable to changing priorities and dedicated to high-quality production, Bakers build positive relationships with customers and coworkers alike. This position is not only about producing bakery items but also about fostering a welcoming environment and exceeding customer expectations through excellent service and superior product quality.

This role requires physical stamina and the ability to handle merchandise and supplies up to 50 pounds, perform repetitive motions, and withstand various working conditions. Adaptability, attention to detail, and a proactive approach in problem-solving are essential to succeed in this dynamic environment. The Baker acts as a representative of Harps’ core principles—serving customers with respect, supporting team efforts, and continually striving for excellence in the bakery department.

Working as a Baker at Harps offers the opportunity to grow within a reputable and customer-focused organization. The role is vital in maintaining the high standards of product freshness, quality, and customer service that customers have come to expect. Bakers contribute significantly to the overall shopping experience by ensuring the bakery offerings are appealing, safe, and consistently meet regulatory and company standards. This position not only demands culinary skills but also commitment to the established ethics, safety protocols, and customer-first philosophy that drive Harps’ success.

Job Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings, early mornings, weekends and holidays
Adaptable to different situations and ability to respond to shifting priorities
Ability to interpret, understand and follow instructions
Ability to move, lift, carry supplies up to 50 pounds without assistance
Frequent overhead and below knee reaching, pushing, pulling, squatting, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching and twisting
Occasional climbing required
Continuous repetitive hand and arm motions
Standing and/or walking continuously during shift
Visual acuity to locate merchandise and verify information often in small print
Ability to work in varying weather conditions and inside with heat, cold, dust and humidity
Exposure to cleaning solvents and chemicals
Exposure to latex, eggs, nuts, soy and wheat
Employment contingent upon PEP survey, drug screen, employment reference, and criminal background check

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Experience in bakery or food production is advantageous
Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations
Ability to use bakery equipment and tools properly
Strong customer service orientation
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Effective communication skills
Dependability and responsible work ethic

Job Duties

Support bakery department operations including readiness, staffing, price maintenance, policies and procedures, inventory preparation, financial goals and objectives, cleanliness and safe equipment use
Support bakery department replenishment and inventory including ordering, replenishment, receiving, invoicing and accounting, back stock, reclamation, returns, damages and reworks, supply use and inventory preparation
Adhere to equipment cleaning and maintenance procedures
Follow company and food safety production guidelines for fresh food preparation, production and processing
Ensure proper packaging, weighing, pricing and labeling of products per company and regulatory standards
Adhere to food service department cleaning standards using approved equipment and chemicals
Define and solve problems effectively using critical thinking and logic
Consistently produce high quality products while maintaining personal and workplace safety