Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $19.95 - $22.73
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
flexible scheduling
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Cardenas Markets is a well-established supermarket chain known for its commitment to quality, customer service, and community involvement. The company operates numerous stores offering a wide variety of products with a focus on fresh foods, including a popular bakery section. At Cardenas Markets, the work culture is deeply rooted in shared values such as absolute integrity, respect, and collaboration. The company prides itself on being a place where smart, motivated individuals come together with a common goal to serve one another and their customers. Employees at Cardenas Markets receive opportunities for professional, personal, and financial growth, supported by a team that genuinely cares about their success. Working here means being part of a community-focused business that values not only the customer but also the unique perspectives and energy of its workforce.

The role of Bakery Cook at Cardenas Markets involves preparing fresh baked goods daily, ensuring customers receive quality products consistently. This position requires adherence to recipes, proper labeling, and storage of baked items, maintaining high standards of quality and food safety. The Bakery Cook works in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple baking and assembly tasks which include making breads, cookies, and desserts such as pan dulce. The role also involves interacting directly with customers, providing excellent service, and assisting with special orders. The successful candidate will be familiar with bakery equipment and advanced baking methods and will help maintain inventory levels and display cases to ensure the section is always well-stocked and inviting.

With a pay scale ranging from $19.95 to $22.73 per hour, this job offers competitive compensation while providing a platform for employees to develop their skills in baking and customer service. The bakery team at Cardenas Markets values teamwork and clear communication, necessary to address guest and colleague needs effectively. Aside from baking expertise, the role demands maintaining cleanliness, food safety, loss prevention, and organization within the department. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about baking and customer satisfaction to grow within a reputable company devoted to community and employee welfare.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
  • ability to stand and walk continuously during shift
  • previous experience in baking or food preparation preferred
  • excellent communication skills
  • ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • commitment to maintaining food safety and sanitation standards

Job Qualifications

  • Valid Food Handlers Card
  • customer service experience desirable
  • retail experience desirable

Job Duties

  • Greet and interact with customers to address questions or concerns in a friendly, service-oriented manner
  • organize products in display case and tables while ensuring fully-stocked cases
  • support team with baking various breads, cookies, and desserts, including pan dulce
  • possess knowledge of basic baked products and standard baking production equipment, ability to perform advance baking methods, as well as the ability to multitask
  • effectively communicate with management and baking team to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and other employees
  • conduct inventory on a regular basis to ensure proper levels
  • maintain standards for quality, cleanliness, organization, customer service, safety, loss prevention, sanitation, department conditions, and food safety
  • stock, fill, face, and ensure pricing accuracy while examining the rotation of all bakery products and discarding outdated or spoiled items
  • work with various professional bakery equipment, including heat sources, mixers, and blenders
  • take food orders in person and by telephone
  • all other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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