ShopRite - Baker

Hackensack, NJ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

employee discount

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

Training and Development

Job Description

ShopRite is a well-established supermarket chain known for providing high-quality groceries and exceptional customer service. As a company, ShopRite places a strong emphasis on its core Purpose - To Care Deeply about People, Helping them to Eat Well and Be Happy. This philosophy drives every action and decision within the organization, ensuring that the needs and satisfaction of customers remain at the forefront of their operations. ShopRite is committed to excellence, guided by its service priorities which include Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency. These priorities support the company’s mission to offer a safe and welcoming shopping environment, maintain visually appealing product displays, ensure efficient service, and uphold rigorous safety and sanitation standards.

The Bakery Department within ShopRite plays a crucial role in enhancing the customer experience by offering a variety of fresh and delicious baked goods. The position of Bakery Associate is instrumental in supporting the daily operations of the department and upholding the company's standards. This role is designed for individuals who are passionate about baking, attentive to detail, and dedicated to providing friendly and efficient service.

As a Bakery Associate, you will be responsible for assisting the Bakery Manager with various tasks including baking, mixing dough, icing, packaging, and filling designated pastry and bread items. You will ensure that the bakery maintains a neat, safe, and visually appealing environment throughout the day. This includes organizing the workspace, meeting sanitation and quality assurance standards, rotating products for freshness, and adhering to recipes and company policies. The role demands physical activities such as standing for long periods, lifting and moving merchandise, and operating bakery equipment safely and efficiently.

This position requires a commitment to health and safety regulations, personal hygiene standards, and the ability to interact positively with customers and coworkers. Whether greeting customers, managing special orders, or maintaining cleanliness, your contribution is vital to the department’s success. ShopRite values punctuality, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. Working in the bakery offers an opportunity to develop valuable skills in food preparation, customer service, and inventory management while contributing to a positive shopping experience for customers.

Overall, the Bakery Associate role at ShopRite is perfect for individuals who thrive in a dynamic retail environment and want to be part of a company that values its Purpose and service priorities. Employment typically involves working scheduled shifts with potential overtime as needed. The position offers a supportive and structured environment where associates are trained and encouraged to adhere to best practices in bakery operations. This job is essential to delivering fresh, high-quality products to customers and maintaining the reputation of ShopRite as a trusted grocery provider.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language
Ability to stand and walk for the duration of a scheduled shift
Ability to bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs, and occasionally lift 50 lbs
Ability to work in varying temperatures
Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences
Ability to tolerate dust and cleaning agents during routine housekeeping duties
Ability to interact with customers in a friendly and helpful way
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies

Job Qualifications

Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language
Ability to interact with customers in a friendly and helpful way
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies
Ability to stand and walk for the duration of a scheduled shift
Ability to bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs, and occasionally lift 50 lbs
Ability to work in varying temperatures
Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences
Ability to tolerate dust and cleaning agents during routine housekeeping duties

Job Duties

Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment
Maintain department sanitation and QA standards including safety, personal hygiene, clean cases, and equipment
Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment according to Department of Sanitation and QA standards
Keep floor clear of debris and spills
Greet all Customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance
Maintain and properly use all department equipment as required
Pack out product into display cases
Rotate product to ensure freshness
Ensure accurate signage for the department
Prepare trays to Company’s and Customer’s satisfaction
Perform all duties in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations as they pertain to the Bakery operation
Dress and groom according to Company policy including uniform, name badge and hat or hair restraint requirements
Perform duties in accordance with QA hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling food
Follow recipes to produce food products of specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet, or color
Set up, operate, and tend equipment that cooks, mixes, blends or processes ingredients in the production of food products, according to formulas or recipes
Prepare special order requests, as required
Track movement of sales on production logs
Take a complete and accurate inventory of supplies weekly and re-order supplies and ingredients as needed
Place reclamation in its proper location
Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weights 25 lbs, and that occasionally weights up to 50 lbs
Unload trucks and transport merchandise to Bakery department that weights 25 lbs, and that occasionally weights up to 50 lbs
Check prices and be knowledgeable about location of items in the store
Promote for sale any current charitable promotions to Customers
Stand at work station for duration of scheduled shift, which may exceed 8 hours per day
Receive deliveries
Assist in other departments when instructed
Perform duties in accordance with the Company’s HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer’s label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products
Perform all duties in accordance with Company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards and with all local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations
Follow approved procedures for receiving, code dating, preparing, storing, and price marking, arranging, and restocking products to ensure quality, accuracy and product rotation and protection
Handle damaged and spoiled products according to Company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods
Understand and adhere to Company shrink guidelines as relates to Bakery operations
Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department
report any equipment problems immediately
Check refrigeration equipment for proper performance regularly
report any failures immediately
Complete all applicable department training programs
Perform all duties in accordance all ShopRite Service Priorities (Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency)
Maintain punctual and regular attendance
Work overtime as assigned
Work cooperatively with others
Must be 18 years or older to operate balers, hi-lo’s, power jacks, and slicing machines
Perform other duties as assigned