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Bakery Assistant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $17.50
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
premium pay
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
scholarship program
LiveWell program

Job Description

Wegmans is a well-respected supermarket chain known for its commitment to quality, customer service, and community engagement. Established with a mission to help customers live healthier, better lives through food, Wegmans has grown into one of the most beloved grocery store brands in the United States. The company prides itself on offering a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, meats, prepared foods, and specialty items. Wegmans is recognized not only for its extensive product selection and high standards of quality but also for fostering a positive and supportive workplace for its employees. The company has consistently been ranked high on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, reflecting its dedication to employee satisfaction and growth. They emphasize putting people first — both customers and employees — and provide a work environment that encourages professional development and personal well-being.

The Bakery Department Coordinator position at Wegmans is a vital role within the bakery division. This role is responsible for working collaboratively with the entire bakery team to deliver exceptional service and provide customers with fresh, delicious bakery products. As a Bakery Department Coordinator, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, food-focused environment where passion for quality and customer service is paramount. Your responsibilities will include maintaining the overall appearance of the bakery department, ensuring product freshness, managing inventory and ordering processes, and creating visually appealing and innovative product displays. This role requires a keen understanding of bakery products, from how they should look and smell at their peak to how they are merchandised and sold throughout various seasons, holidays, and weather conditions.

This position also requires a proactive approach to customer service, where you will help customers find products, provide meal solution suggestions, and answer any questions they have about the bakery items. You will be expected to use production guides, job aids, core recipes, and specialized techniques to ensure consistent quality and a delightful customer experience. Wegmans offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including paid time off to help balance work-life demands, health care benefits, premium pay rates for overtime and holiday work, retirement plans with 401(k) matching, and educational scholarships. Employees are supported through a LiveWell Employee & Family program focused on emotional, work-life, and financial wellness.

Overall, this role is perfect for individuals who have a passion for food, thrive in collaborative and dynamic environments, and enjoy serving customers in a meaningful way. Joining Wegmans means becoming part of a mission-driven, values-based company that celebrates the difference each employee makes. In this position, you will not only develop your skills in bakery operations but also contribute to creating memorable food experiences for customers every day. If you seek a rewarding career in a supportive workplace with excellent benefits and growth opportunities, Wegmans Bakery Department Coordinator is an excellent choice.

Job Requirements

  • customer service experience
  • experience ordering products and controlling inventory
  • experience working in a bakery

Job Qualifications

  • customer service experience
  • experience ordering products and controlling inventory
  • experience working in a bakery

Job Duties

  • possess an understanding of the products offered in the department
  • maintain the overall appearance of the department, ensure fresh product and levels are sustained, items are well-merchandised in innovative, eye-appealing displays and stocked in correct locations, while recognizing seasonal, holiday and weather effects on product sales
  • proactively approach customers, assist them in locating products throughout the department, provide suggestions for meal solutions, and answer any questions they may have about products
  • understand how products look/smell at peak of perfection, ensure use of production guides, job aids, core recipes, and techniques to provide a consistent and quality outcome
  • assist in ordering and inventory processes, utilizing order guides to help control inventory and shrink

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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