
Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $19.75 - $24.61
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Employee assistance program
safe work environment
Job Description
Our client is a well-established retailer known for providing exceptional customer service and maintaining high standards in their bakery department. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive, respectful, and safe environment for both customers and associates. As a leader in the retail sector, they emphasize a Customer 1st strategy, ensuring that every visitor feels welcomed, appreciated, and satisfied with their shopping experience. This company is committed to diversity, integrity, and safety, making it a great workplace for individuals passionate about delivering quality service and contributing to a team-oriented atmosphere.
The Bakery Associate role is critical in creating an outstanding customer experience through impeccable service and product quality. This position involves assisting the department manager to achieve sales and profit goals while upholding the highest quality standards. As part of this role, you will be responsible for preparing bakery items per customer requests, using proper bakery equipment, and ensuring all food safety regulations are rigorously followed. You will engage customers by answering questions, making product recommendations, and offering samples to enhance their shopping experience. The position demands an individual who can remain composed under pressure, communicate effectively, and maintain detailed knowledge of the products offered in the bakery and throughout the store. Additionally, you will be expected to support a positive work environment that promotes trust, respect, and inclusion among associates.
This role is perfect for candidates who are motivated by a customer-centric culture and who have a keen interest in bakery products, food safety, and inventory management. You will be an integral part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth. The Bakery Associate helps ensure that every product delivered to the customer is fresh, correctly portioned, and meets the company’s standards for quality and presentation. You will also participate in maintaining inventory, reporting discrepancies, and adhering to safety protocols, enhancing both operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Performance in this role requires attention to detail, a commitment to food safety, and a proactive attitude towards maintaining a clean and safe bakery environment. The company provides training to help you acquire the necessary skills and keep current with seasonal promotions and product knowledge. The role offers an opportunity to develop within a company that values honesty, diversity, and safety, making a tangible impact on the customer experience through exceptional service.
The Bakery Associate role is critical in creating an outstanding customer experience through impeccable service and product quality. This position involves assisting the department manager to achieve sales and profit goals while upholding the highest quality standards. As part of this role, you will be responsible for preparing bakery items per customer requests, using proper bakery equipment, and ensuring all food safety regulations are rigorously followed. You will engage customers by answering questions, making product recommendations, and offering samples to enhance their shopping experience. The position demands an individual who can remain composed under pressure, communicate effectively, and maintain detailed knowledge of the products offered in the bakery and throughout the store. Additionally, you will be expected to support a positive work environment that promotes trust, respect, and inclusion among associates.
This role is perfect for candidates who are motivated by a customer-centric culture and who have a keen interest in bakery products, food safety, and inventory management. You will be an integral part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth. The Bakery Associate helps ensure that every product delivered to the customer is fresh, correctly portioned, and meets the company’s standards for quality and presentation. You will also participate in maintaining inventory, reporting discrepancies, and adhering to safety protocols, enhancing both operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Performance in this role requires attention to detail, a commitment to food safety, and a proactive attitude towards maintaining a clean and safe bakery environment. The company provides training to help you acquire the necessary skills and keep current with seasonal promotions and product knowledge. The role offers an opportunity to develop within a company that values honesty, diversity, and safety, making a tangible impact on the customer experience through exceptional service.
Job Requirements
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Effective communication skills
- Knowledge of basic math
- Current food handler's permit once employed
Job Qualifications
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Effective communication skills
- Knowledge of basic math
- Current food handler's permit upon employment
- Bakery experience preferred
- Retail experience preferred
- Ability to speak, read, or write a second language preferred
Job Duties
- Handle stressful situations effectively
- Communicate effectively with customers and associates
- Apply knowledge of basic math
- Obtain and maintain a current food handler's permit
- Promote trust and respect among associates
- Create a welcoming environment for customers
- Respond to product-related questions and make suggestions
- Prepare bakery items using proper equipment
- Offer product samples to customers
- Inform customers of bakery specials
- Provide fresh products with correct portion sizes
- Recommend bakery items to customers
- Use bakery equipment according to guidelines
- Prepare foods following temperature logs and cooking instructions
- Measure and mix ingredients per recipe
- Package, label, and inventory ingredients
- Check product quality and review sell-by dates
- Use kitchen equipment such as stove, fryer, and steamer
- Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise
- Report product ordering and shipping discrepancies
- Maintain a positive attitude
- Know store layout to assist customers
- Stay current with ads and promotions
- Monitor inventory and stock conditions
- Adhere to food safety regulations
- Maintain proper temperatures and temperature logs
- Comply with safety procedures and report unsafe conditions
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment
- Notify management of accidents and safety risks
- Report illegal activities including theft and fraud
- Perform essential functions with or without accommodation
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