Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $13.00 - $17.25
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Job Description
Big Y is a well-established regional supermarket chain known for its commitment to high-quality fresh foods, excellent customer service, and community involvement. With numerous locations serving customers across the Northeastern United States, Big Y focuses on providing a pleasant and rewarding shopping experience. The company emphasizes a strong culture of caring, collaboration, and continuous personal development for both employees and customers alike, making it a highly regarded employer in the retail grocery industry.
This Bakery Associate role at Big Y is designed for energetic individuals passionate about baking and customer service. The position involves preparing the freshest, high-quality bakery products while delivering top-tier customer experiences that exceed expectations. Associates will engage directly with customers to build relationships and educate them about products, fostering sales through friendly and knowledgeable service. Responsibilities include mixing, proofing, and frying bakery products, maintaining ingredient storage areas, and providing training and expert guidance to new team members. Associates will also manage inventory, operate bakery equipment, maintain cleanliness and safety standards, and assist in merchandising and stocking products. The role requires collaboration with management to meet operational and sales goals and occasionally directing workflow.
Big Y seeks candidates who bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and a desire to learn and grow within the company. The ideal candidate demonstrates passion for food, adheres to the company’s Firm Foundations, and contributes positively to the team environment. Flexibility in working hours, a keen eye for detail, and excellent communication skills are essential. This role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values integrity and excellence, providing a foundation for career growth within the company. Big Y offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing a healthy work-life balance and employee development.
This Bakery Associate role at Big Y is designed for energetic individuals passionate about baking and customer service. The position involves preparing the freshest, high-quality bakery products while delivering top-tier customer experiences that exceed expectations. Associates will engage directly with customers to build relationships and educate them about products, fostering sales through friendly and knowledgeable service. Responsibilities include mixing, proofing, and frying bakery products, maintaining ingredient storage areas, and providing training and expert guidance to new team members. Associates will also manage inventory, operate bakery equipment, maintain cleanliness and safety standards, and assist in merchandising and stocking products. The role requires collaboration with management to meet operational and sales goals and occasionally directing workflow.
Big Y seeks candidates who bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and a desire to learn and grow within the company. The ideal candidate demonstrates passion for food, adheres to the company’s Firm Foundations, and contributes positively to the team environment. Flexibility in working hours, a keen eye for detail, and excellent communication skills are essential. This role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values integrity and excellence, providing a foundation for career growth within the company. Big Y offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing a healthy work-life balance and employee development.
Job Requirements
- Previous perishable foods handling and/or preparation experience preferred
- Previous baking experience preferred
- Ability to represent a culture of caring and the pursuit of excellence through the big y firm foundations (character, collaboration, personal development, actions and results)
- Ability to demonstrate a passion for food through interactive sales techniques
- Must project a clean and professional appearance
- Must be a team player with a positive attitude and businesslike conduct
- Ability to operate within company policies, procedures, and standards
- Ability to work a flexible schedule in accordance with the needs of the store
- Attention to detail, accuracy, ability to prioritize and follow-through
- Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to learn and utilize computer applications
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must consent to and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background investigation
Job Qualifications
- Previous perishable foods handling and/or preparation experience preferred
- Previous baking experience preferred
- Ability to represent a culture of caring and the pursuit of excellence through the big y firm foundations (character, collaboration, personal development, actions and results)
- Ability to demonstrate a passion for food through interactive sales techniques
- Must project a clean and professional appearance
- Must be a team player with a positive attitude and businesslike conduct
- Ability to operate within company policies, procedures, and standards
- Ability to work a flexible schedule in accordance with the needs of the store
- Attention to detail, accuracy, ability to prioritize and follow-through
- Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to learn and utilize computer applications
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must consent to and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background investigation
Job Duties
- Exceed our customers evolving expectations by preparing the freshest quality product while providing world class customer service and a pleasant and rewarding shopping experience
- Build relationships with and educate our customers in order to create sales
- Process, mix, proof, and fry bakery products
- Maintain and organize bakery ingredient storage area
- Collaborate with management in decision-making, direction and implementation to ensure that operational and sales goals are met
- Provide training as needed through product knowledge and expertise
- Receive, prepare, weigh, finish, slice, price, package, merchandise, and stock product as needed
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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