Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $18.00 - $25.50
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Paid holidays
Job Description
ShopRite is a leading supermarket chain committed to delivering quality food products and exceptional customer service across various communities. With a strong emphasis on their core purpose, ShopRite aims to care deeply about people by helping them eat well and be happy. The company operates with clear service priorities, focusing on safety, friendliness, presentation, and efficiency, which are integral in making daily decisions and achieving business success. Known for a welcoming shopping environment and quality fresh bakery products, ShopRite maintains high standards of sanitation, product quality, and customer satisfaction within its departments, including the bakery section.
The Bakery Associate role at ShopRite is vital to ensuring that the bakery department consistently delivers a great customer experience. This position supports the Bakery Manager by assisting with the daily operations of the department, which includes tasks such as baking, mixing dough, icing, packaging, filling, and decorating various designated pastry and bread items. The associate helps maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing work environment, adhering strictly to company policies and safety regulations. Key responsibilities encompass maintaining high sanitation and quality assurance standards, carefully following recipes and weights and measures guidelines, and using bakery equipment expertly to prepare and present bakery products.
Beyond production, the role involves direct interaction with customers, providing courteous and knowledgeable service while addressing their needs and promoting current charitable initiatives. The position requires physical stamina, as associates stand for the duration of shifts that may exceed eight hours, and perform frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of products weighing up to 50 pounds. The associate must also assist with inventory management and ordering to ensure availability of supplies and timely replenishment.
This is a full-time role that demands dedication and a cooperative spirit, where the associate works closely with teammates and other departments as needed. Adherence to food safety laws, company guidelines, and use of personal protective equipment are mandatory, ensuring not only product quality but also a safe working environment. ShopRite fosters a culture of continuous learning, requiring completion of all applicable training programs pertinent to the bakery function.
In summary, the Bakery Associate at ShopRite plays an essential role in supporting bakery operations and delivering excellence that aligns with the company’s purpose and customer expectations. This position is ideal for individuals who are enthusiastic about baking, enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, and are committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and quality while interacting positively with customers.
The Bakery Associate role at ShopRite is vital to ensuring that the bakery department consistently delivers a great customer experience. This position supports the Bakery Manager by assisting with the daily operations of the department, which includes tasks such as baking, mixing dough, icing, packaging, filling, and decorating various designated pastry and bread items. The associate helps maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing work environment, adhering strictly to company policies and safety regulations. Key responsibilities encompass maintaining high sanitation and quality assurance standards, carefully following recipes and weights and measures guidelines, and using bakery equipment expertly to prepare and present bakery products.
Beyond production, the role involves direct interaction with customers, providing courteous and knowledgeable service while addressing their needs and promoting current charitable initiatives. The position requires physical stamina, as associates stand for the duration of shifts that may exceed eight hours, and perform frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of products weighing up to 50 pounds. The associate must also assist with inventory management and ordering to ensure availability of supplies and timely replenishment.
This is a full-time role that demands dedication and a cooperative spirit, where the associate works closely with teammates and other departments as needed. Adherence to food safety laws, company guidelines, and use of personal protective equipment are mandatory, ensuring not only product quality but also a safe working environment. ShopRite fosters a culture of continuous learning, requiring completion of all applicable training programs pertinent to the bakery function.
In summary, the Bakery Associate at ShopRite plays an essential role in supporting bakery operations and delivering excellence that aligns with the company’s purpose and customer expectations. This position is ideal for individuals who are enthusiastic about baking, enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, and are committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and quality while interacting positively with customers.
Job Requirements
- Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language
- Ability to assist the Bakery Manager
- 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 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 assist the Bakery Manager
- Ability to work cooperatively with others
- Ability to interact with customers in a friendly and helpful way
- Must be 18 years or older to operate balers, hi-lo’s, power jacks, and slicing machines
- Ability to follow company policies and safety requirements
- Ability to complete all applicable department training programs
Job Duties
- Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment
- Maintain department sanitation and QA standards (safety, personal hygiene, clean cases, and equipment)
- Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment
- 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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