Bakery Clerk

Stong's Markets LP; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a community-focused grocery store as a Bakery Clerk, where you will play a vital role in providing exceptional service to customers. This position involves managing baked goods, assisting with customer selections, and maintaining a clean and organized bakery environment. You will be part of a team that values attention to detail and customer satisfaction, ensuring that every product is fresh and well-presented. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a vibrant setting that emphasizes local products and a family-friendly shopping experience. If you have a passion for baked goods and enjoy working with people, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or retail is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with baked goods selection and ensure cleanliness.
• Weigh, price, and package items while maintaining inventory.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a Bakery Clerk to join our team. The focus of this role is selling our baked goods to customers, managing baked goods and ingredient inventories, and taking control of the daily cleanup procedures in the department. This role will also monitor ingredient expiry dates.

A Bakery Clerk’s responsibilities include the day-to-day operations of the bakery, such as packaging baked goods, ensuring that customers are well served in the bakery, while also helping the team with baking and decorating tasks as needed.

If you feel that this describes you, we hope you apply!

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Assist customers with the baked goods selection to assist with purchasing decisions
2. Ensure the store is clean, safe and ready for shoppers
3. Weigh, price, and package purchased items
4. Maintain and build various bakery department displays
5. Rotate, load and unload bakery department products
6. Stock and replace products to avoid any damages
7. Keep shelves fully stocked with fresh products
8. Manage backroom and inventory
9. Track ingredient expiry dates and arrange their use accordingly
10. Clean the kitchen and prepare it for the next day
11. Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

1. Proven customer service or retail experience is a plus
2. Great attention to detail
3. Good communication and people skills
4. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
5. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
6. Available to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to stand during scheduled shift, withstand repetitive walking, reaching, and bending for long periods of time
2. Able to lift up to 40 pounds at times
3. Frequent hand coordination, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting

Hourly Rate

$17.80/hour starting wage (plus shift premiums as applicable)

About Us

Stong’s Market is a locally owned, community focused grocery store. We offer a wide variety of local and boutique products at our Vancouver, North Vancouver and Squamish locations. Our new STEMS By STONG’S store will feature a vibrant selection of fresh flowers, ready-made bouquets, and custom arrangements for events like weddings and more. Our Stong’s Market Express Department are experts at home delivery straight to your front door. The Stong’s name has a rich history with over 85 years of grocery experience and we are committed to a unique and family friendly grocery shopping experience.

Our Commitment

Stong’s Market is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Stong’s Market is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals during the recruitment process. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please notify the hiring manager when contacted for an interview.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply online at stongs.com/apply. You’re also welcome to stop by the store!