Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.64 - $21.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedule
Training and Development
Job Description
This opportunity is with Harmons, a well-established grocery store chain known for its commitment to quality, freshness, and excellent customer service. Harmons operates a bakery within its stores, specializing in a wide range of pastry products made fresh daily. Harmons has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional bakery goods, combining traditional baking techniques with innovative recipes to meet the diverse tastes of its customers. The company culture emphasizes teamwork, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement, making it a welcoming place for those passionate about the art of baking and customer service. This position is full-time and requires open availability, reflecting the... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- One year of bakery experience preferred
- Current Food Handler's Permit
- Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to follow recipes and perform basic math
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, and bend throughout the workday
- Ability to handle hot, cold, sticky, slippery, and wet conditions
- Must have integrity and a passion for the bakery mission
- Ability to work well in a team
- Positive attitude and dependable
- Open availability
- Customer service orientation
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- One year of bakery experience preferred
- Current Food Handler's Permit
- Experience preparing pastries quickly and efficiently with quality professional results
- Ability to read and follow a recipe
- Basic math skills used to half or double recipes
- Knowledge of mixing, cooking, baking, and assembling procedures and times for pastries
- Ability to interpret policies and procedures
- Excellent organization and planning skills
- Solid communication skills including verbal and listening skills
- Ability to professionally and appropriately handle conflict
- Ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one's own success as well as the success of the team
- Ability to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized skills and techniques
- Integrity and a positive attitude
- Mission-driven and self-directed with a passion for Harmons' mission
- Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Job Duties
- Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures
- Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services the bakery provides
- Responsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the bakery
- Confirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad items
- Ensures the bakery is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearance
- Delivers excellent customer service to all customers
- Follows production sheets to ensure appropriate inventory levels of Harmons' pastries
- Ensures the correct amount of ingredients and supplies are in stock
- Minimizes waste by ordering and storing ingredients correctly, being mindful of out-of-code dates, and rotating product
- Prepares, cooks, bakes, assembles, and decorates pastries for sale and to keep as back-stock
- Writes production sheets for other pastry chefs
- Assists with test and quarterly inventory
- Teaches, mentors, and educates associates to help them be successful members of the team
- Provides honest, direct, and constant feedback to pastry chefs regarding their performance and areas of improvement
- Writes the schedule for pastry chefs
- Communicates openly and frequently with Store Director, Bakery Manager, Cake and Pastry Merchandiser, and Director of Fresh Bakery
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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