Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $19.89 - $24.71
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee discount
Career development opportunities
flexible schedule
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a reputable deli and bakery known for its commitment to high-quality baked goods and exceptional customer service. Established within the food retail industry, the deli specializes in freshly baked items crafted from quality ingredients with an emphasis on adhering to prescribed specifications and portion control rules. The company also champions the inclusion of natural, organic, vegetarian, and specialty diet products like wheat-free and vegan options, demonstrating its dedication to catering to diverse dietary needs and preferences. The work environment is fast-paced and customer-focused, requiring employees to maintain sanitary conditions as per health department regulations and promote a friendly atmosphere for shoppers. This establishment operates with a set weekly schedule, offering part-time employment with 36 hours per week prominently featured, and compensation that starts at $19.89 per hour, moving progressively higher with tenure and total hours worked, reflecting a clear pathway for wage advancement based on experience and longevity.
The role offered is for a Bakery Deli Worker position that is vital in preparing baked deli items following established recipes and production priorities. This position requires hands-on work in the bakery department, including baking, packaging, inventory management, and maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards. The bakery worker will engage directly with customers, providing tastes, samples, purchase suggestions, and responding to customer feedback promptly and courteously. Additional responsibilities include checking incoming bakery orders for accuracy and assisting in maintaining proper labeling and rotation of bakery items to ensure freshness and quality.
Employees in this role are expected to follow safety procedures, participate actively in department and storewide meetings, and work collaboratively with their peers and management. Physical demands of the job are emphasized, highlighting the need for stamina to handle lifting, stooping, squatting, pushing, and prolonged standing in environments that include cold storage areas. This position suits individuals with some baking experience preferably in deli, restaurant, or catering settings, and those who have an interest in specialty cuisines and can operate professional kitchen equipment safely. The employer values reliability, excellent communication skills, the ability to multi-task, and a positive, customer-service-oriented attitude. Overall, this bakery deli worker role offers a rewarding opportunity to develop baking skills, contribute to a respected food establishment, and enjoy wage progression with a supportive team-oriented workplace.
The role offered is for a Bakery Deli Worker position that is vital in preparing baked deli items following established recipes and production priorities. This position requires hands-on work in the bakery department, including baking, packaging, inventory management, and maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards. The bakery worker will engage directly with customers, providing tastes, samples, purchase suggestions, and responding to customer feedback promptly and courteously. Additional responsibilities include checking incoming bakery orders for accuracy and assisting in maintaining proper labeling and rotation of bakery items to ensure freshness and quality.
Employees in this role are expected to follow safety procedures, participate actively in department and storewide meetings, and work collaboratively with their peers and management. Physical demands of the job are emphasized, highlighting the need for stamina to handle lifting, stooping, squatting, pushing, and prolonged standing in environments that include cold storage areas. This position suits individuals with some baking experience preferably in deli, restaurant, or catering settings, and those who have an interest in specialty cuisines and can operate professional kitchen equipment safely. The employer values reliability, excellent communication skills, the ability to multi-task, and a positive, customer-service-oriented attitude. Overall, this bakery deli worker role offers a rewarding opportunity to develop baking skills, contribute to a respected food establishment, and enjoy wage progression with a supportive team-oriented workplace.
Job Requirements
- High school education or GED preferred but not required
- Experience baking for a deli, restaurant, or catering business preferred
- Working knowledge of and interest in natural, organic, vegetarian and other specialty cuisines
- Regular, predictable attendance
- Ability to follow established work and safety procedures
- Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments
- Maintains accurate records
- Ability to work closely with others
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Ability to read product labels and distinguish color for quality control
- Hearing required to converse with customers and co-workers
- Ability to pick up boxes, cans, other products, tools and equipment
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Stoop and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts
- Squat and maneuver to pick up boxes from shelving and carts
- Push or pull shopping or utility carts weighing up to 50 pounds from 10 to 100 feet
- Occasional kneeling, climbing, bending, reaching overhead, front, side and back
- Ability to safely operate professional kitchen equipment
- Ability to carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Prolonged standing and short walking distances
- Ability to work in cold environments including coolers and freezers
- Understand and retain directions
- Basic reading and writing skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and customers
- Use basic problem-solving techniques
- Organize tasks and set priorities
- Perform and/or direct multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to interact with the public in a positive and friendly manner
- Work cooperatively with co-workers
- Maintain composure under all circumstances
- Ability to give clear instructions
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in shared spaces with coworkers
Job Qualifications
- High school education or GED preferred but not required
- Experience baking for a deli, restaurant, or catering business preferred
- Working knowledge of and interest in natural, organic, vegetarian and other specialty cuisines
- Ability to operate professional kitchen equipment
- Regular, predictable attendance
- Ability to follow established work and safety procedures
- Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to work closely with others
- Must be 18 years of age or older
Job Duties
- Prepare baked deli items following prescribed specifications
- Follow the correct use of established portion control rules
- Recommend new recipes to Kitchen Manager
- Follow production list and prepare high priority items
- Answer bakery phone calls
- Offer tastes, samples, suggestions for purchase and ways to prepare products
- Report customer suggestions, comments, and complaints to Kitchen Manager or Culinary Manager
- Greet and assist customers in a prompt, friendly, courteous manner
- Check-in bakery orders from vendors to ensure order is accurate
- Maintain product standards with special diet products including wheat-free and vegan items
- Package all bakery items correctly and train packagers on proper packaging
- Pull old or low-quality items and dispose of them as per procedures
- Maintain kitchen sanitation and order following health guidelines
- Rotate and date label deli items to ensure freshness
- Advise Deli Management of equipment repair and replacement needs
- Participate in periodic inventory counts
- Follow safe working practices
- Monitor food temperatures and take corrective actions to ensure safety
- Dish and pot washing as needed
- Attend and participate in department and storewide staff meetings
- Perform other tasks assigned by Kitchen Manager
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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