Adams Bakery Clerk- Part Time - Thomaston

Adams Hometown Markets; Thomaston (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Hometown Markets is seeking a Bakery Clerk to maintain the freshness and presentation of baked goods, assist customers, and rotate stock to ensure quality. You will help keep the bakery area clean and organized, and support leadership with daily tasks.

This role requires the ability to lift up to 80 pounds, stand for long periods, and work a flexible schedule including weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Prior bakery or produce experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to lift up to 80–85 lbs, stand and move for long periods
• Strong communication skills for daily interaction with peers and leaders
• Excellent organizational skills to fulfill customer orders and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well in a team and independently to ensure timely orders
• Commitment to high quality and safe handling of products
• Safety culture adherence and accountability throughout shift

Responsibilities

• Arrange and display bakery items attractively according to store plan
• Rotate stock using First In, First Out method
• Inspect incoming shipments for quality and freshness
• Remove damaged or expired items to maintain quality
• Maintain overall cleanliness and sanitation of the produce area
• Monitor inventory and restock as needed
• Assist customers in locating products and provide information
• Answer inquiries and communicate issues to leadership
• Ensure accurate pricing and labeling of items
• Perform other duties assigned by leadership

Skills

Physical abilities

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Quality

Safety culture

Job description

Position Overview:

As a Bakery Clerk you are responsible for maintaining the freshness and presentation of fresh baked items within the store. You will be responsible for assisting customers as need as well as handling the proper rotation of the freshly baked goods.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Arrange and display all bakery items in an appealing and organized manner based on store plan – o - grams
• Rotate products to ensure that the older items are sold before the new ones (First in, First Out)
• Inspect incoming shipments pf produce for quality and freshness
• Remove any damaged or expired items to maintain highest level of quality
• Maintaining quality standards of product throughout shift – working in a damage free manner
• Monitor inventory levels and restock areas as needed
• Assist customers in location and selection of fresh produce
• Provide information on various fruits and vegetables as needed
• Answer customer inquiries and address any concerns or issues related to department – communicating accordingly to leadership
• Keep the produce department clean and sanitized which includes display bins and shelves
• Remove products that do not meet store quality standards and dispose of according to store policies
• Communicate effectively with management regarding inventory levels, sales and any issues within produce department
• Ensure accurate pricing and labeling of all items and update/change price tags as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Environment:

• Must work in various environmental temperatures

Schedule:

• Must have a flexible schedule to work weekdays mid-day, evenings and weekends
• 16-24 depending on business needs

Experience:

• Preferred: Zero to One (0-1) years produce/grocery experience
• Preferred: One (1) year experience in Bakery setting
• Must be 18 years or older due to nature of work.

Skills:

• Physical abilities: May be required to lift up to 80-85lbs.; standing, bending, lifting and twisting for up to 90% of your shift; frequently lifting product from various heights including floor level to over your head; Ability to stand or walk at least 10 hours daily; working in various temperature controlled environments; the ability to operate required material handling equipment – getting on and off equipment throughout shift
• Strong communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers and leaders on a daily basis
• Organizational Skills: Ability to fulfill customer orders in a timely manner; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Working in a team-based environment: Working independently and as a team player to ensure our customers are receiving orders timely and with the highest quality
• Quality: Maintain integrity and high standards of product handling from all perspectives
• Safety Culture: Maintain and drive safety policies; driving for accountability of safe practictshroughout shift