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Bakery Service and Production Associate

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.50 - $16.25
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

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

Job Description

Weis Markets is a well-established supermarket chain known for its commitment to quality, customer service, and community engagement. Founded in 1912, Weis Markets has grown into a regional grocery leader providing a wide range of products including fresh produce, bakery goods, deli items, and general groceries to its customers. The company prides itself on fostering a positive work environment that values respect, understanding, and appreciation for its associates. It is dedicated to teamwork and the professional growth of its employees, making it an attractive employer for individuals seeking a supportive and engaging workplace. Weis Markets operates numerous locations across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and West Virginia, demonstrating robust regional presence and a deep commitment to community service and development.

This role is based at the Weis Markets location at 15260 Kutztown Road Suite 2 and centers on the bakery department. The position is ideal for individuals passionate about baking and customer service, looking to contribute directly to the quality and appeal of bakery products offered in-store. The bakery associate plays a crucial role in maintaining inventory, preparing and baking a variety of breads, rolls, cakes, and sweet goods, as well as creatively decorating cakes to meet customer specifications. The ability to interact positively with customers, provide knowledgeable recommendations, and address any concerns promptly is a key aspect of the job. Associates help ensure that bakery displays are attractive, well-stocked, and meet safety and health standards.

In addition to typical bakery tasks, this role may require assisting with receiving deliveries, operating equipment like power jacks after training, and helping with general sanitation and organizational tasks to maintain a clean and efficient work environment. While this position currently does not hold supervisory responsibilities, it emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement in job performance. Weis Markets supports associates with proper personal protective equipment and comprehensive training to foster a safe and productive workplace. The role is suitable for individuals who have completed or are working towards a high school diploma or GED and who are eager to grow within a company known for its equal employment opportunity policy and dedication to inclusivity.

Job Requirements

  • Completed or working towards high school diploma or GED
  • Ability to perform essential duties with or without accommodation
  • Willingness to follow company safety and sanitation policies
  • Ability to learn bakery equipment operation
  • Capability to handle physical demands of bakery work
  • Commitment to quality customer service
  • Positive attitude and cooperative work style

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED or working towards one
  • Experience in bakery operations preferred but not required
  • Ability to interact positively with customers
  • Basic knowledge of baking and cake decorating techniques
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to follow sanitation and safety guidelines
  • Willingness to learn and operate baking and kitchen equipment
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
  • Dependability and strong work ethic

Job Duties

  • Keeps bakery department well stocked and appealing to meet customer demand
  • Smiles and greets customers, makes suggestions, answers questions about various products and preparation of cakes
  • Helps resolve customer concerns in a prompt and courteous manner
  • Mixes, shapes, proofs and bakes breads, rolls, sweet goods and cakes
  • Makes up various items for refrigerated and freezer cases
  • Fills donuts and manages frying process including flipping, removing and cooling donuts
  • Decorates cakes and bakery products using basic designs and trims cakes to specifications
  • Takes customer orders in person or over the phone with a positive attitude, determines customer preferences, and creates finished products timely
  • Assists in filling, wrapping, pricing, stocking and merchandising bakery sales area adhering to production logs
  • Pulls out of code products and rotates items to ensure freshness
  • May assist with receiving, unloading, checking-in, breaking-down and storing deliveries using power jack or hand jack if trained
  • May assist with baling cardboard or related duties if trained
  • Responsible for general sanitation in the department following cleaning schedules and health and OSHA requirements
  • Ensures smooth function of department by cooperating with co-workers and supervisors
  • Continuously improves job performance
  • Utilizes all company provided personal protective equipment
  • May assist in other departments as needed

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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