
Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.00 - $17.50
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Retirement Plan
Training and development opportunities
Job Description
Hy-Vee is a leading employee-owned supermarket chain known for its commitment to providing a unique and caring customer experience. Established in 1930, Hy-Vee operates numerous stores across the Midwest, offering a wide range of products including groceries, bakery items, pharmacy services, and more. The company places a strong emphasis on customer service and community involvement, living up to its promise of "a helpful smile in every aisle." Hy-Vee employees are considered the backbone of the company, contributing significantly to its success through dedicated teamwork, professionalism, and a customer-focused approach. The company culture fosters growth, partnership, and results-oriented work habits, making it a preferred place to work in the retail grocery sector. Hy-Vee offers a dynamic work environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills while delivering excellent service to customers.Employing a Bakery Clerk at Hy-Vee means stepping into a role that blends customer service with hands-on food preparation within the bakery department. This non-exempt position is integral to maintaining the quality and freshness of bakery products while ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for customers. The Bakery Clerk is responsible for daily order reviews, preparing and replenishing baked goods efficiently and with a friendly demeanor, aligning with Hy-Vee's core value of professionalism and customer focus. Key responsibilities include greeting customers with a smile, assisting them by locating products, handling food safety and sanitation procedures, and managing inventory and supplies within the department. The clerk also handles register operations when necessary and supports team efforts to create a positive and productive workplace. Physical demands require the ability to perform medium work, including lifting and manual activities such as bending and reaching, all under the pressures of a fast-paced grocery store environment. Equipment familiar to this role includes mixers, ovens, bread slicers, and cash registers among others. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a role that combines community interaction with skill development in food service and retail operations. Hy-Vee values employees who embody a growth mindset and a results-oriented attitude, and the Bakery Clerk plays a crucial role in reinforcing the positive image and customer satisfaction that the company promises. Employment at Hy-Vee is contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug screen, underscoring the company's commitment to a safe and reliable workforce.
Job Requirements
- Less than high school education or equivalent experience
- six months or less of similar or related work experience
- ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or verbal instructions
- ability to perform simple addition and subtraction
- ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions
- ability to do physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally
- ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions
- must be able to work in a fast-paced retail store environment
- must pass pre-employment drug screen
- must maintain strict personal hygiene and dress standards
- must be punctual and reliable
Job Qualifications
- Less than high school education or equivalent experience
- six months or less of similar or related work experience
- ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or verbal instructions
- ability to perform simple addition and subtraction
- ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions
- strong customer service skills
- ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Job Duties
- Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience in all customer interactions and treating customers as the most important people in the store
- smiles and greets customers in a friendly manner
- makes an effort to learn customers' names and address them by name whenever possible
- assists customers by escorting them to products, securing out-of-reach products, loading or unloading heavy items, making note of customer suggestions or requests
- reviews freshness and appearance of food
- reviews daily orders
- takes customer orders at bakery counter
- works as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and pleasant work environment
- practices proper sanitation procedures and keeps work area clean
- ensures adequate food supply and follows production list
- anticipates daily product needs
- prepares, finishes and replenishes products
- pulls products from cooler/freezer for baking
- checks in and puts away products, reviews invoices
- operates department registers and handles payments
- removes trash timely
- maintains personal hygiene and dress standards
- adheres to company and store policies
- reports to work on time
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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