BAKERY/BAKER

This role is with a well-established retail company that prioritizes delivering an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service and maintaining a high standard of safety and cleanliness. As a member of this company, you will join a team committed to creating an environment that encourages customers to return by providing a welcoming atmosphere and a positive shopping experience. The company embraces a Customer 1st strategy that focuses on putting the customer’s needs foremost, ensuring associates uphold the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety throughout every interaction.

The position involves assisting the department manager in achieving sales and profit goals within the department. You will be responsible for monitoring quality assurance standards to ensure that all products and services meet the company’s expectations. This role requires a motivated individual who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and fostering a team environment that promotes trust and respect among associates. The role also requires the ability to respond to customer inquiries knowledgeably, offer product suggestions, and create a memorable bakery shopping experience by preparing items to customer specifications.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic retail setting, particularly within the bakery department. You will gain and maintain comprehensive knowledge of the products sold within the department and throughout the store. You will actively engage with customers by offering product samples, informing them of bakery specials, and recommending items to meet their needs. Additionally, you will be responsible for preparing bakery items using appropriate equipment, adhering strictly to food safety regulations and temperature guidelines. You will also manage the packaging, labeling, inventory, and quality assurance of bakery merchandise.

Your duties will also include using various bakery and kitchen equipment, maintaining proper food temperature logs, and ensuring freshness by checking product quality and 'sell by' dates. The role encourages proactive communication by requiring you to report any product discrepancies, unsafe conditions, or maintenance issues to your department or store manager. As part of your commitment, you will follow all safety procedures and contribute to the company’s safety programs by identifying hazards or illegal activities.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is detail-oriented, and demonstrates strong communication skills. Ideally, you have experience in retail and bakery settings, but the company provides a supportive environment to help you develop your skills. A current food handlers permit is required once employed, ensuring that all safety standards related to food handling are met. Fluency or familiarity with a second language is desired, enhancing communication with a diverse customer base.

Overall, this role offers a rewarding career path for individuals seeking to combine customer service excellence with hands-on bakery and retail experience. You will play an essential part in delivering a positive shopping experience while contributing to the operational success of the department and the store. This opportunity is perfect for those who value integrity, teamwork, and customer satisfaction as foundational principles of their work ethic.