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Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.50 - $20.25
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401(k)
Employee stock purchase plan

Job Description

Costco Wholesale is a leading global retailer recognized for its commitment to quality products, outstanding member service, and competitive prices. Operating a membership-only warehouse club model, Costco offers a wide variety of merchandise, including groceries, electronics, apparel, household items, and bakery products. Established with the mission to provide its members with the best possible value, Costco maintains a strong focus on efficiency, employee benefits, and customer satisfaction, making it one of the largest and most respected retailers worldwide. With numerous locations across the United States and around the globe, Costco continually seeks dedicated professionals to join its team in various capacities to support its operational excellence and service quality.

The Bakery Worker position at Costco is a vital role responsible for supporting the bakery department’s smooth functioning and ensuring high-quality baked goods are consistently available for members. This role involves numerous hands-on tasks such as garnishing, weighing, packaging, labeling, and merchandising bakery products. Employees in this position contribute to maintaining the bakery’s cleanliness and hygiene by thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing the work area, bakery equipment, and utensils. In addition to product preparation and presentation, the Bakery Worker is tasked with inventory management duties like re-stocking supplies and ingredients, managing date rotation, and adhering to merchandising presentation standards throughout the day to optimize sales and product freshness.

A key aspect of this role is providing exceptional member service with a professional, courteous approach that upholds Costco's commitment to customer satisfaction. The role also demands compliance with strict food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and safety protocols. Employees must ensure the proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials, follow established procedures for equipment sanitation, and log all cleaning activities to maintain health code compliance. The position involves operating various bakery equipment, including mixing machines, depositing devices, commercial dishwashers, and cleaning machinery, making safety and careful handling crucial.

In addition to daily operational tasks, the Bakery Worker participates in weekly thorough cleaning tasks to uphold a safe and pleasant work environment. Flexibility is important with occasional assistance needed in other warehouse departments, reflecting Costco’s collaborative work culture. While the position does not specify a salary, Costco is known for offering competitive pay and an extensive benefits package.

Overall, this role is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about food service and bakery operations who thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. Costco values employees' dedication to quality, safety, and member experience and provides ongoing training and development to help team members excel in their roles. This employment offers stability in a reputable company alongside comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans. Candidates hired must be authorized to work in the United States and maintain open availability to meet the business’s scheduling needs.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • previous experience in bakery or food service
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
  • ability to follow safety and security procedures
  • ability to stand and perform physical tasks for extended periods
  • open availability to work varied shifts
  • authorization to work in the United States

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • previous experience in bakery or food service preferred
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
  • ability to operate bakery equipment
  • strong attention to detail
  • good communication and customer service skills
  • ability to follow safety regulations and procedures
  • willingness to work flexible hours
  • physical ability to perform cleaning and lifting tasks

Job Duties

  • Moves product filled oven racks
  • un-trays products from baking pans into packaging
  • garnishes baked goods according to item requirements
  • stacks used baking pans on pan dollies
  • seals and labels bags and containers of baked goods according to merchandise manual
  • re-stocks baking supplies and industrial-sized containers of ingredients
  • scales finished product and records weight 4 times on each item packaged on verification sheets
  • uses racks or carts to move or stock wrapped products onto tables and pallets
  • maintains date rotation and merchandising presentation throughout the day
  • cleans and sanitizes the bakery area including bakery cooler and freezer
  • sweeps, mops, sprays, washes, applies cleaning agents, wipes, operates pressure washer and walk-behind scrubber
  • cleans and re-fills mop bucket and cleans mop head as needed
  • dismantles bakery equipment such as power mixer and muffin depositor
  • washes, rinses and sanitizes removable parts in commercial dishwasher or by hand in three compartment sinks
  • washes bakery containers, pans, and utensils using commercial dishwasher
  • wipes down stationary parts with cleaning agent, water, and sanitizing agent
  • follows SSOP guidelines for cleaning and sanitation
  • logs sanitation procedures on daily reports
  • complies with health code
  • follows safety and security procedures and reads labels for proper cleaning product usage and precautions
  • collects cardboard and trash
  • operates trash compactor and cardboard baler
  • takes laundry to service pick-up area
  • perform weekly cleaning duties
  • assists with other bakery duties as needed
  • provides prompt and courteous member service
  • completes and complies with quality assurance, food safety certification, and safety training
  • maintains current product knowledge of bakery items
  • completes training and signs annually
  • ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials
  • operates vehicles, equipment or machinery
  • assists with department and other warehouse duties as necessary

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