
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $13.50 - $17.50
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Retirement Plan
Career development opportunities
Safe working environment
Job Description
Our company is a well-established retail store known for offering a wide range of fresh bakery products and exceptional customer service. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming shopping environment where customers can enjoy high-quality goods while experiencing outstanding service from knowledgeable and friendly staff. As a key part of the retail sector, our bakery department plays a crucial role in providing delicious and beautifully decorated baked goods that meet and exceed customer expectations. We operate in a fast-paced retail environment where customer satisfaction and operational excellence are top priorities.\n\nAs a Bakery Associate, you will be instrumental in creating an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service and product knowledge. Your role will focus on assisting customers with product selections, answering questions, and providing samples to enhance their experience. You will also support the department manager in meeting sales and profit goals by maintaining quality assurance standards and ensuring that all bakery products are fresh, correctly prepared, and attractively displayed. This position requires a blend of customer service skills, bakery expertise, and operational awareness. You will be responsible for the preparation and decoration of bakery items including wedding cakes, pastries, and specialty desserts, using proper bakery equipment and techniques. In addition to direct customer service, you will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintain inventory accuracy, and contribute to a safe, clean, and inviting environment for customers and staff alike. \n\nYour role will embody the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, fostering a workplace culture that supports both employee and customer satisfaction. By employing effective communication skills and demonstrating your ability to handle stressful situations, you will help create a positive shopping experience that encourages customer loyalty. Competence in basic math will support your ability to manage transactions and inventory effectively. Your knowledge of the store layout and product assortment will enable you to assist customers promptly and accurately, enhancing their overall experience. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering excellence in retail bakery services while developing your skills and advancing your career in the retail and food service industry.
Job Requirements
- any retail experience
- any bakery or cake decorating experience
- ability to handle stressful situations
- knowledge of basic math
- effective communication skills
- must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Job Qualifications
- any retail experience
- any bakery or cake decorating experience
- effective communication skills
- knowledge of basic math
- ability to handle stressful situations
- second language speaking, reading and/or writing is desired
- knowledge of bakery products and preparation techniques
Job Duties
- create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service
- establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages customers to return
- assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all established quality assurance standards
- demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety
- answer questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
- prepare bakery items including wedding cakes per customer requests using proper bakery equipment
- recommend bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
- check product quality to ensure freshness
- decorate cakes, pastries, cupcakes, cookies and other bakery items
- label, stock, sign, 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 customers
- adhere to all local, state and federal health and civil code regulations
- ensure compliance with merchandising, customer service, labor control, expense, supply controls, loss prevention, maintenance, safety, food safety, and associate and customer engagement rules
- reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and notify management of unsafe conditions
- practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and notifying appropriate management of repair needs
- report all safety risks, illegal activity, and accidents
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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