Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.38 - $26.15
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Retirement Plan
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a reputable retail grocery or supermarket company that prides itself on delivering a superior customer experience through exceptional service and a commitment to quality. This company operates with a customer-first philosophy and upholds core values such as respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and the safety of all team members and customers. The organization emphasizes not only the satisfaction of its patrons but also fosters an inclusive and safe workplace environment for its employees. As a member of this team, you will be part of an essential department focused on bakery products, contributing to the department’s and store’s overall success by providing high standards of customer care and maintaining safe and clean conditions.

This employment opportunity specifically invites applications for a Bakery Associate role. The position is designed for individuals eager to establish and maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment in the bakery department of a retail store. The Bakery Associate is responsible for ensuring baked goods meet daily production goals, maintaining product quality, and upholding strict health and safety standards. This role actively supports the department manager in achieving sales and profit targets. It encourages associates to embrace the Customer 1st strategy by delivering excellent customer service consistently. It also ensures that all operational standards and company policies regarding food handling, safety, merchandise stocking, and inventory control are diligently followed.

The ideal candidate will bring prior bakery and retail experience, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and demonstrate effective communication skills. Additionally, they should be comfortable managing stressful situations, knowledgeable in basic math, and able to meet the physical demands of the position. Fluency in a second language related to speaking, reading, or writing is considered an asset. The candidate must also obtain any necessary food handler permits once employed and be at least 18 years old. By joining this team, the associate will be empowered to create an environment where customers feel welcomed and valued, able to answer product-related questions knowledgeably, and contribute to an atmosphere that encourages repeat business.

This role offers an opportunity for personal and professional growth through planning and organizing development goals and tasks while supporting the bakery’s daily operations. Responsibilities include using bakery equipment such as ovens, refrigerators, and slicers, preparing and packaging baked goods according to company recipes, managing inventory, and adhering to all health regulations. The associate plays an active role in maintaining cleanliness and sanitation, following safety protocols, and reporting any discrepancies or issues promptly to management.

This position is essential in maintaining the company’s reputation for quality and service in the bakery department and the wider store environment. The Bakery Associate is critical in bridging customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, ensuring products are fresh, properly labeled, and stocked, and helping manage risk by enforcing safety and loss prevention standards. Employees will be part of a team that values inclusivity, respect, and integrity, making this an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals seeking steady employment in the retail bakery sector.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Bakery experience
  • Retail experience
  • Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing
  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of basic math
  • Current food handlers permit once employed
  • Must be able to meet the minimum physical demands of the position
  • Must be 18 or older

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Bakery experience
  • Retail experience
  • Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing
  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of basic math
  • Current food handlers permit once employed
  • Must be able to meet the minimum physical demands of the position
  • Must be 18 or older

Job Duties

  • Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
  • Adhere to all local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations
  • Maintain cleanliness of counter, cases and coolers on a continuous basis
  • Observe scheduled shift operating hours
  • Meet the day's production goals for baked goods
  • Maintain a clean and sanitized work area
  • Plan and organize a development plan, including setting goals, prioritizing tasks, and developing appropriate time lines
  • Assist with receiving and unloading of merchandise and supplies
  • Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
  • Prepare special orders per customer requests
  • Use all equipment in bakery such as the refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines
  • Measure, prepare and mix ingredients according to recipe, using variety of kitchen utensils and equipment
  • Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients in merchandise
  • Check product quality to ensure freshness
  • review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action
  • Properly use kitchen equipment, proof-box, stove, computerized scale
  • Label, stock and inventory department merchandise
  • Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager
  • Understand the store's layout and be able to locate products when requested by customer
  • Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
  • Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions note any discrepancies in inventory
  • Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines
  • Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management
  • Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair
  • Notify management of customer or employee accidents
  • Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud
  • Ensure that all current merchandising, customer service, labor control, expense and supply controls, loss prevention, maintenance, safety, food safety, associate and customer engagement rules are being followed
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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