BAKERY/BAKER

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service while maintaining a safe and clean environment. Assist the department manager in achieving sales and profit goals and uphold quality assurance standards.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Create an environment where customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated by answering questions about products.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department.
• Prepare bakery items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.
• Inform customers of bakery specials.
• Provide customers with fresh products that match their orders.
• Recommend bakery items to customers to meet their needs and wants.','Use all equipment in the bakery such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.','Prepare foods according to food temperature logs and follow cooking instructions.','Measure, prepare, and mix ingredients according to recipes using various kitchen utensils and equipment.','Adequately prepare, package, label, and inventory ingredients in merchandise.','Check product quality to ensure freshness.','Review 'sell by' dates and take appropriate actions.','Properly use kitchen equipment such as stoves, computerized scales, fryers, steamers, robot coups, etc.','Label, stock, and inventory department merchandise.','Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.','Display a positive attitude.','Understand the store’s layout and be able to locate products when requested by customers.','Stay current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads.','Maintain awareness of inventory/stocking conditions and report any discrepancies.','Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.','Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained along with temperature logs.','Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identifying unsafe conditions to notify store management.','Practice preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment appropriately and notifying relevant departments or managers of repairs needed.','Notify management of customer or employee accidents.','Report all safety risks or issues including robbery, theft, or fraud.

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Current food handlers permit once employed (desired)
• Bakery experience (desired)
• Retail experience (desired)
• Second language proficiency (speaking, reading/writing)

Experience

• Minimum ability to handle stressful situations
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math
• Current food handlers permit once employed
• Desired: Bakery experience
• Desired: Retail experience
• Desired: Second language proficiency

Benefits

• A wide range of healthcare coverage including affordable medical/dental/vision/prescription coverage through company plans or collective bargaining agreements.
• Flexible scheduling in full- & part-time roles with paid time off including holiday/sick pay based on eligibility/service duration.
• Emotional & financial support via free counseling through Employee Assistance Programs plus free/confidential financial tools/coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases covering food/travel/technology/etc. Up to $21k in tuition reimbursement over career through Continuing Education program. Vast potential for growth via abundant training programs & diverse career paths.