ShopRite - Bakery Clerk (Village NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $16.99/hr
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.92 - $16.99
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
legal plan benefits
Paid Time Off
Retirement benefits
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a well-established grocery store chain dedicated to providing high-quality food products and excellent customer service to its community. The company is driven by a clear and compelling purpose: to care deeply about people, helping them to eat well and be happy. This mission underpins every aspect of the business and shapes its culture and priorities. The organization emphasizes core service values such as safety, friendliness, presentation, and efficiency, which are essential in guiding employees' daily decisions to achieve business goals successfully. As a grocer specializing in a wide range of products, including fresh bakery items, the company is committed to maintaining a clean, welcoming shopping environment that meets all safety and quality standards. It fosters a team-oriented workplace culture that encourages cooperation and continuous improvement amongst its staff.
The role being offered is for a Bakery Associate who will work closely with the Bakery Manager to ensure smooth daily operations of the bakery department. This position plays a critical role in delivering an exceptional customer experience by assisting with merchandising tasks such as pricing, stocking, and rotating baked goods to maintain product freshness. The Bakery Associate is responsible for maintaining a neat, clean, and visually appealing department that meets company presentation standards. This includes stringent sanitation, adherence to company and government food safety policies, and ensuring that the bakery section complies with quality assurance guidelines. The associate will greet customers with friendliness and assist them promptly, promoting the company's commitment to service excellence. Physical stamina is essential for this role as it involves lifting heavy items, working in varying temperatures, and standing for extended periods. The position requires compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to food safety and retail operations. Additionally, the associate will be expected to handle equipment properly, partake in training programs, and occasionally support other departments as assigned. This full-time position offers a competitive salary consistent with company standards and provides access to a comprehensive benefits package including vision, dental, life insurance, legal plan benefits, and paid time off, with some benefits available on a graduated basis according to the collective bargaining agreement. The role demands punctuality, reliability, and a cooperative spirit, aligning with the company's service priorities to maximize customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
The role being offered is for a Bakery Associate who will work closely with the Bakery Manager to ensure smooth daily operations of the bakery department. This position plays a critical role in delivering an exceptional customer experience by assisting with merchandising tasks such as pricing, stocking, and rotating baked goods to maintain product freshness. The Bakery Associate is responsible for maintaining a neat, clean, and visually appealing department that meets company presentation standards. This includes stringent sanitation, adherence to company and government food safety policies, and ensuring that the bakery section complies with quality assurance guidelines. The associate will greet customers with friendliness and assist them promptly, promoting the company's commitment to service excellence. Physical stamina is essential for this role as it involves lifting heavy items, working in varying temperatures, and standing for extended periods. The position requires compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to food safety and retail operations. Additionally, the associate will be expected to handle equipment properly, partake in training programs, and occasionally support other departments as assigned. This full-time position offers a competitive salary consistent with company standards and provides access to a comprehensive benefits package including vision, dental, life insurance, legal plan benefits, and paid time off, with some benefits available on a graduated basis according to the collective bargaining agreement. The role demands punctuality, reliability, and a cooperative spirit, aligning with the company's service priorities to maximize customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Job Requirements
- ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language
- ability to perform basic math
- ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs, and occasionally lift up to 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 maintain department sanitation and QA standards (safety, personal hygiene, clean cases, and equipment)
- 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 perform basic math
- ability to maintain department sanitation and QA standards (safety, personal hygiene, clean cases, and equipment)
- 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 Duties
- maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment
- clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment in accordance with 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
- perform all duties in accordance with company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards and all local, state and federal health and civil code regulations
- 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
- placing reclamation in its proper location
- unload trucks and transport merchandise to bakery department that weights 25 lbs, and that occasionally weights up to 50 lbs
- regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weights 25 lbs and that occasionally weights 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
- work overtime as needed by the demands of the business
- 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
- 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
- check refrigeration equipment for proper performance regularly
- report any failure immediately
- 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
- 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 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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