Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
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
Life insurance
Flexible Schedule
Job Description
Harmons is a well-established grocery store chain known for its commitment to quality and exceptional customer service. As a community-focused business, Harmons has built a strong reputation by providing fresh, high-quality products and a welcoming shopping experience. The bakery department at Harmons plays a crucial role in maintaining these standards by offering a wide array of fresh pastries and baked goods to meet customer expectations. This position is based within the bakery department and centers on ensuring that all pastry products meet Harmons' quality standards while also supporting the training and development of other pastry chefs on the team. 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
- Ability to perform physical tasks including grasping, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, stirring, twisting, crouching, reaching
- Ability to stand, walk, climb and bend throughout the workday
- Ability to maneuver heavy objects up to 50 pounds
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and associates
- Ability to accept constructive feedback and be team-oriented
Job Qualifications
- A 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
- Enjoys working with, handling, and eating cake and pastry products
- Knowledge of mixing, cooking, baking, and assembling procedures and times for pastries
- Ability to interpret policies and procedures
- Excellent organization and planning skills
- Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with customers and fellow associates
- Ability to professionally and appropriately handle conflict
- Must possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one's own success as well as the success of your team
- Required to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized skills and techniques
- Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons' mission and commitment to working collaboratively
- Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, forward focused, and consistent
- Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
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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