Bakery Helper

Cub Foods Eden Prairie is a well-established grocery store committed to providing high-quality products and excellent customer service to its community. Part of the larger Cub Foods family, this location is focused on delivering fresh produce, exceptional shopping experiences, and accessibility to a diverse range of customers. Known for its friendly and helpful team, the store maintains a welcoming environment that values teamwork, dedication, and a strong connection with its clientele. The company prides itself on a culture of growth, inclusiveness, and flexibility to support both its employees and customers alike.

This part-time position at Cub Foods Eden Prairie will be working closely with the Produce Manager and is classified under the union agreement, ensuring fair and regulated working conditions. The role offers a progressive pay scale, reaching up to $18.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, making it a valuable opportunity for individuals seeking flexible hours across the week, Sunday through Saturday. Employees enjoy a range of perks including store discounts, flexible scheduling options, and access to employee assistance programs, particularly designed to enhance workplace satisfaction and work-life balance.

The Produce Associate role is vital in maintaining the freshness, quality, and appealing presentation of produce throughout the store. Applicants are expected to engage actively with customers, establishing lasting connections and supporting a positive shopping atmosphere. Key responsibilities include filling and rotating produce cases and displays—including lifting up to 50 pounds—assisting with product receiving, merchandising to ensure shelves remain well stocked, and maintaining a clean, sanitary environment in the produce department. This team member will work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve a well-run department that customers enjoy visiting.

Candidates who are friendly, outgoing, motivated to enhance their customer service skills, and interested in career growth will find this position particularly rewarding. Prior experience in produce handling, knowledge of preparing pre-cut fruit, and expertise in product rotation and display are desirable and could influence hiring preferences.

The role also demands physical endurance, including frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, along with standing, stooping, squatting, and repetitive motions throughout the shift, which contribute to an active work environment. Familiarity with common grocery and bakery equipment such as scanners, scales, mixers, ovens, donut fryers, and pallet jacks is helpful. Employees are also expected to exercise good judgment, effective communication skills, basic computer knowledge, and maintain safety protocols while working in varied environmental conditions, including exposure to different temperatures and wet surfaces.

Cub Foods Eden Prairie embraces workplace inclusivity and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process. The store also strictly adheres to Equal Employment Opportunity laws, promoting a discrimination-free workplace regardless of race, religion, gender, disability status, or other protected characteristics. Privacy and confidentiality of applicant information are taken seriously and handled in accordance with employment decisions only.

Overall, joining Cub Foods Eden Prairie as a Produce Associate offers a great opportunity for individuals looking to develop customer service skills, work with a diverse team, enjoy flexible hours, and grow within a respected company dedicated to quality and community engagement.