Lowe's logo

Bakery Clerk PT

Job Overview

briefcase

Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
moneybag

Compensation

Hourly
Range $12.00 - $14.00
clock

Work Schedule

Standard Hours
diamond

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Training and Development

Job Description

This opportunity is offered by a well-established retail grocery organization known for its commitment to delivering quality food products and exceptional customer service to its community. The company takes pride in its bakery department, which plays a crucial role in enhancing the shopping experience by providing fresh, delicious baked goods and personalized service. As a leader in the grocery retail industry, this company values employees who are dedicated to maintaining high standards of product quality, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction. The bakery department is a vibrant and fast-paced environment where team members contribute to the overall mission of creating an enjoyable and convenient shopping experience for every guest.

The role of a Bakery Sales Associate in this company is designed for individuals who are passionate about customer service and have an affinity for bakery operations. This position focuses on providing excellent guest service through various bakery-related activities including baking, product preparation, and sales. The associate is responsible for greeting guests warmly, assisting with product selection, and ensuring all baked goods meet quality and freshness standards. Duties extend to cake decorating clerk functions upon request, maintaining sanitation standards in designated work areas, and supporting front-end operations to uphold the company's customer service benchmarks. Additionally, this role requires effective communication with management regarding guest requests, product conditions, and operational concerns such as temperature breakdowns.

The Bakery Sales Associate contributes to maintaining the overall neatness and organization of the bakery and supply areas, underlining the importance of a clean and safe working environment. This position emphasizes the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced retail setting while interacting politely and professionally with guests. Moreover, the associate assists with inventory management tasks like product receiving and storage, reinforcing the importance of teamwork and operational efficiency within the department.

This employment opportunity is typically full-time or part-time and offers a competitive salary relative to the industry standard for bakery associates. The company encourages applicants who are enthusiastic about food service, have a friendly and outgoing demeanor, and possess strong communication skills. Candidates must be willing to engage with customers actively, handle physical demands such as lifting and standing for extended periods, and maintain high standards for food safety and sanitation. Working here provides an opportunity to grow professionally within a supportive and people-oriented environment that values customer satisfaction and product excellence.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to lift 25 lbs consistently and 50 lbs occasionally
  • ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time

Job Qualifications

  • Friendly, outgoing personality
  • ability to work well with others
  • effective communication, guest service and selling skills
  • ability to read and understand information and direction
  • must be at least 18 years old

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 clerk function of cake decorating when requested
  • maintain sanitation standards in cooler, freezer, prep area and sales area
  • 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 info on the PA system
  • assist in product receiving and storage

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


Job Location

Your Profile Is Visible To Hiring Managers Across OysterLink.

We'll match you with best jobs

Get job offers faster

Business woman
Business man
Search For More Opportunities:

How Candidates Get Hired Faster

Apply to 2–3 similar roles

Complete profile & get best matches

Check new opportunities daily

Woman chef
Man chef