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Bakery Clerk

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.75 - $1.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
tuition support
Employee stock ownership plan
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
discounts
Life insurance

Job Description

WinCo Foods is a prominent grocery retailer known for its employee-owned business model, with over 140 supermarkets spread across 10 states and employing more than 22,000 employee owners. As the second largest Employee-Owned company in the United States, WinCo Foods stands out due to its commitment to offering the lowest possible prices to help feed families affordably. With over 500 millionaire employee-owners participating in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), WinCo Foods not only provides competitive prices but also offers significant benefits such as top-tier medical plans and tuition support, making it an attractive employer in the grocery retail sector.

The culture at WinCo Foods is deeply rooted in community and employee ownership, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated. They emphasize a customer-first approach and work to provide a welcoming shopping experience while maintaining high standards for product quality and freshness. Employee owners take pride in their role not just as workers, but as stakeholders in the company’s ongoing success.

This role in the bakery department is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that produces a variety of bakery goods that exceed customers' expectations. As a bakery team member, you will be responsible for mixing, scaling, and baking an assortment of bakery items including breads, rolls, cakes, and croissants. You will maintain inventory levels, ensure cleanliness, and uphold the bakery’s appearance to meet company standards. The position offers shifts typically ranging 6-8 hours between 3:00 am and 10:00 pm, demanding flexibility and commitment.

Your duties will also involve customer engagement, packaging fresh products according to handling guidelines, decorating cakes, and managing product displays. You will work hands-on with diverse bakery equipment such as ovens, mixers, bread sheeters, and proof boxes, among others. Physical activity is a significant component of this job, including lifting up to 50 lbs, pushing heavy racks, and performing repetitive hand movements efficiently and safely. Personal protective equipment like hats, hairnets, and gloves will be required to adhere to safety and hygiene protocols.

Working at WinCo Foods as a bakery team member means not only contributing to the production and presentation of high-quality bakery goods but also actively enhancing a positive customer experience through friendly and enthusiastic service. You will handle orders, including personalized cakes, and maintain compliance with health and safety standards and regulatory requirements. This position is ideal for individuals with manual dexterity, strong teamwork skills, and a passion for baking and customer service. Additionally, WinCo Foods promotes inclusivity and equality within the workforce, ensuring that every employee feels valued and respected.

Begin your career with WinCo Foods at a starting pay of $18.75 per hour and join a company committed to your personal and professional growth. The bakery team member role offers both a challenging and rewarding environment where your contributions directly impact the communities where WinCo operates. Employees have the opportunity to develop their skills, work alongside dedicated colleagues, and enroll in beneficial programs such as tuition support. This position invites those who appreciate hard work, continuous learning, and being part of a unique employee-owned grocery retail leader.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to work varied shifts in a 24/7 operation including night, weekends and holidays
  • pushing and pulling approximately 100 lb of product on racks
  • lift objects chest high up to 50 lbs
  • conduct visual inspections, read and follow production guides, recipes and labels
  • catch breads and operate kitchen utensils with dexterity and coordination
  • maintain composure with customers and coworkers
  • reach overhead to place products on racks
  • stand, walk and move rapidly for extended periods
  • bend, stoop, balance, crouch, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, perform repetitive movements and reach frequently
  • handle bakery ingredients
  • perform basic math operations and compute weights and measures
  • perform duties with mental alertness regarding hazards
  • respond to audible timers
  • work safely around equipment and products emitting heat
  • follow safety and sanitation procedures and department policies
  • wear personal protective equipment
  • check labels and packaging of products
  • communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • work collaboratively in a team
  • operate kitchen utensils and equipment with speed and accuracy
  • demonstrate knowledge of product content, perishability, safety and sanitation policies
  • must be 18 years or older
  • food handlers certification per state laws

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • experience in bakery or food production is a plus
  • ability to operate bakery machinery
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • strong customer service skills
  • ability to follow recipes and production guidelines
  • capable of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
  • basic math skills
  • teamwork and communication skills
  • willingness to work flexible shifts including early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays
  • food handlers certification per state laws

Job Duties

  • Seek opportunities to welcome, engage, serve and thank customers
  • produce bakery products for retail stores
  • operate and clean equipment and work area
  • maintain clean, safe and sanitary bakery area and equipment
  • package all fresh products following all packaging and handling procedures
  • ensure quality of goods by following code
  • mix icing or other toppings by scaling and measuring ingredients, operating a mixer, reading the recipe
  • dump icing or other toppings into large storage containers
  • set-up cakes by taking liner off, putting icing between layers of items
  • ice cakes including bordering and decorations
  • package cakes by placing in box
  • label bakery items by inputting data into DIGI machine and placing labels
  • display products on shelves in appealing manner using FIFO for rotation
  • take orders by phone and in person including special orders
  • personalize cakes by writing customer desired words
  • face merchandise
  • maintain customer service awareness
  • engage in suggestive selling and sales techniques
  • display goods following packaging and handling procedures and company guidelines
  • assist customers with inquiries about special orders, pricing, ingredients and product availability
  • ensure quality by following code dating and legal regulations
  • keep manager informed of stock levels, complete inventory and production sheets
  • produce breads and rolls by mixing, setting up racks and pans, operating machines, lifting product, measuring ingredients, and operating oven and proof box
  • clean work area including pressure hose and utensils
  • produce croissants by folding, proofing and baking
  • open and close bakery according to procedures
  • perform other duties as assigned or needed

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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