Scratch Baker - Full Time

Boise, ID, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $12.25 - $16.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

employee discount

Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Job Description

The employer is a well-established retail grocery store known for its commitment to delivering quality products and exceptional customer service. As a community-focused business, it has built a reputation for maintaining a welcoming shopping environment while offering a broad selection of fresh and packaged goods. The bakery department is one of its key areas, where fresh baked goods are crafted and presented to meet the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction. The store places significant emphasis on employee development and teamwork to ensure that every customer experience is pleasant, informative, and supportive.

The bakery clerk role is essential to maintaining the excellence of the bakery department. This position requires a dedicated and friendly individual who will interact daily with customers, helping them find the perfect bakery products while ensuring the displays look attractive and well-stocked. The bakery clerk will be responsible for managing product pricing, dating, and presentation in accordance with store policies, and maintaining a high level of knowledge about the products offered. They will promote positive morale within the team, communicate clearly and openly with colleagues and management, and adhere strictly to company policies and codes of conduct. This job requires both attention to detail and a passion for customer service, making it ideal for someone enthusiastic about bakery products and retail service.

In addition to customer interaction, the bakery clerk plays a critical role in ensuring food safety and quality control, monitoring product inventory, and minimizing waste by careful handling and display techniques. The work environment involves using various tools and equipment such as bread slicers and packaging materials, requiring a basic understanding of safety protocols. The position demands physical activity including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods, and is suitable for individuals in good physical condition who are able to handle the demands of a retail bakery setting. The employer values continuous learning and encourages the bakery clerk to seek out training and educational opportunities to enhance their skills and contribute positively to the team.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Experience as bakery clerk or other related clerk positions preferred
Ability to write, speak, hear, and understand the spoken word to respond promptly to pages, requests, team members and guests
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals
Basic computer skills preferred
County, state and/or federal permits or certification may be required
May be required to use or operate box cutters, knives, bread slicer, and other power-driven bakery equipment
18 years of age
Regularly required to walk, stand, sit, twist, and bend
hands to fingers to handle or feel
repetitive use of hands and arms to push, pull, carry, lift, reach, grip, and balance
occasionally stoop, crouch, kneel or crawl
lifting may include floor to shoulder and overhead lifting
occasional use and climbing of step stools or ladders required
required to frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
Ability to apply common sense understanding to instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form or when helping resolve a team member or guest concern

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Experience as bakery clerk or other related clerk positions preferred
Basic computer skills preferred
Ability to write, speak, hear, and understand the spoken word to respond promptly to pages, requests, team members and guests
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals

Job Duties

Exhibit and develop maximum customer relations through friendly and courteous behavior
Promote a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication
At all times remember that our success will be dependent upon our ability to work together
Comply with all company policies, programs and directives as specified in the Code of Conduct
Continually strives to build knowledge and skills, both personally and within the department and store through training and education of self and other team members
Capable of pricing, dating, and wrapping or bagging of all bakery products in accordance with the department and store's policies
Capable of recognizing the quality of and distinguishing between the many different bakery products
Capable of filling, arranging, rotating and merchandising displays and display cases within the Bakery Department
Price and code date all bakery products clearly and accurately
Receives special orders properly and uses suggestive selling methods when possible
Maintains attractive and appealing cases and displays for increased sales
Maintains product quality and cost control to maximize sales and profits and minimize losses
Possesses knowledge of bakery items, descriptions and ingredients so as to better serve our guests and answer any questions that might arise