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Baker PT Jamestown NC

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $11.00 - $14.50
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Retirement Plan
Paid holidays
flexible schedule

Job Description

This role is part of a bakery department within a larger retail or grocery establishment focused on providing excellent guest service through various bakery activities. The company fosters an environment where quality, freshness, and customer satisfaction are top priorities. As a bakery associate, the individual plays a key role in maintaining high standards for product presentation and customer interactions. Work is conducted in an organized, clean, and friendly environment that encourages teamwork and communication. This position is likely a full-time or part-time role and offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team while gaining hands-on experience in bakery operations and guest service.

The bakery associate will engage directly with guests, ensuring they receive polite, friendly greetings and helpful service throughout their visit. Essential tasks include baking and preparing bakery products for sale, including weighing and pricing while maintaining strict adherence to product quality and freshness standards. Additionally, associates may assist with cake decorating upon request, emphasizing the importance of attention to detail and guest satisfaction.

Maintaining sanitation standards across work areas such as the cooler, freezer, prep, and sales sections is crucial to uphold health and safety regulations. Effective communication is emphasized by reporting guest requests to management and alerting supervisors about temperature breakdowns or other issues that could affect product quality. Keeping the supply and display areas neat and organized reflects the company’s commitment to creating an inviting shopping environment.

The role involves multi-tasking such as performing front-end duties to minimize customer wait times and announcing specials and sales over the public address system to enhance guest experience. Additional responsibilities also include assisting with product receiving and storage, demonstrating the collaborative nature of the position within the bakery and broader store team.

Overall, this role is ideal for individuals who possess a friendly, outgoing personality and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that demands both physical stamina and a customer-oriented attitude. By meeting and exceeding guest expectations through professional service and product excellence, associates contribute directly to the success and reputation of the bakery department and the larger retail operation.

Job Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs consistently and 50 lbs occasionally
  • Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Ability to follow directions and understand information
  • Friendly and outgoing personality

Job Qualifications

  • Friendly, outgoing personality
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs consistently and 50 lbs occasionally
  • Ability to read and understand information and direction
  • Effective communication, guest service and selling skills
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time

Job Duties

  • Provide polite, friendly greetings and interactions with all guests
  • Prepare product for sale including baking, weighing, and pricing
  • Maintain product level, quality and freshness
  • Perform cake decorating clerk functions when requested
  • Maintain sanitation standards in cooler, freezer, prep and sales areas
  • Communicate guest requests to management
  • Communicate temperature breakdowns to supervisor
  • Keep supply area neat, clean and tidy at all times
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by management
  • Perform front end duties to ensure no noticeable wait standard is maintained
  • Announce specials and sale information on the PA system
  • Assist in product receiving and storage

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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