Bakery Service and Production Associate

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
Training opportunities
Career Development

Job Description

Weis Markets is a well-established supermarket chain renowned for delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service across its numerous locations. With a strong commitment to community engagement and associate well-being, Weis Markets fosters a respectful and inclusive work environment. The company values teamwork, personal growth, and the development of its associates, making it a sought-after employer in the retail grocery sector. Their dedication to maintaining a positive workplace culture ensures that employees feel appreciated and motivated to contribute their best. Weis Markets strives to meet customer needs with a diverse range of fresh and specialty products, including an expansive bakery section known for quality baked goods and excellent service.

This particular role is a part-time Bakery Associate position located at 3644 MacArthur Road, Whitehall, PA. The position is classified as regular employment and seeks individuals passionate about baking, customer service, and maintaining bakery operations. As a Bakery Associate at Weis Markets, candidates will be responsible for a variety of tasks that support the smooth functioning of the bakery department. This includes stocking, baking, and decorating various bakery items such as breads, rolls, cakes, and sweet goods. The associate will engage directly with customers, offering product suggestions and addressing their inquiries with a positive and helpful demeanor, enhancing the overall shopping experience.

In addition to hands-on bakery duties such as mixing, shaping, proofing, and baking, the role requires associates to handle specialty tasks like filling and frying donuts, cake decoration with basic and custom designs, and preparing products for display in refrigerated and freezer cases. Associates are also responsible for maintaining the bakery's presentation by stocking shelves, rotating products to ensure freshness, and adhering to production logs and safety standards. A key aspect of the job is ensuring compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations, which requires diligent cleaning and organization of work areas and equipment.

Customer-centric duties, including taking orders over the phone or in person, require excellent communication skills and the ability to tailor products to customers' preferences regarding size, flavor, and design. Training is provided for certain operational tasks like operating power jacks or hand jacks during receiving and stocking processes. The position demands teamwork, cooperation with supervisors and coworkers, and a commitment to improving job performance continuously.

Overall, this role at Weis Markets offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment that values associate growth and community connection. It is well-suited for candidates who enjoy working in fast-paced grocery settings and have a passion for bakery arts and customer service. Weis Markets promotes equal employment opportunities and provides reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities under applicable laws, reinforcing its commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Job Requirements

  • Completed or working towards a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Ability to perform essential duties with or without accommodation
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods
  • Ability to lift and carry moderate weights
  • Availability to work part-time hours
  • Ability to follow directions and adhere to company policies
  • Willingness to learn and take on various bakery tasks
  • Good communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • Completed or working towards a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Knowledge of bakery products and baking techniques preferred
  • Ability to operate bakery equipment safely
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Basic math skills for pricing and inventory management
  • Willingness to follow health and safety protocols
  • Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team

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
  • Also makes up various items for the refrigerated and freezer cases
  • Fills donuts and places into frying oil
  • Flips donuts with sticks
  • removes donuts from oil and places onto racks for cooling
  • Decorates cakes and other bakery products using basic designs
  • Trims and cuts cakes to required specifications using dye or specific designs or may create custom designs
  • Spreads icing on cakes surface and between layers
  • Takes customer orders over the phone or in person at the store with a pleasant and positive attitude
  • Determines what the customer is looking for in terms of size
  • flavor and appearance
  • Creates the finished decorated product in timely fashion
  • Assists in filling
  • wrapping
  • pricing
  • stocking
  • and merchandising the bakery sales area while adhering to production logs
  • Pulls out of code products from shelves and reduces to predetermined retail for quick sale
  • Rotates items to ensure freshness
  • May assist with receiving
  • unloading
  • checking-in
  • breaking-down
  • and storing deliveries through operation of power jack or hand jack if properly trained
  • Training provided
  • May assist with baling cardboard or other related duties if properly trained
  • Training provided
  • Responsible for general sanitation in the department
  • Follows cleaning schedules and department guidelines to ensure that work areas
  • equipment
  • counters
  • display cases
  • etc
  • are well-maintained
  • clean and meet all health and OSHA requirements
  • Disposes of trash properly
  • Ensures smooth function of department and store by cooperating with co-workers and supervisors
  • Responsible to continuously improve job performance
  • Responsible for utilization of all company provided Personal Protected Equipment (PPE)
  • Including but not limited to cut resistant gloves
  • safety cutters
  • company sponsored footwear
  • etc
  • May also be called upon to assist in other departments

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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