Adams Bakery Clerk- Part Time - Watertown

Adams Hometown Markets; Watertown (CT); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Adams Hometown Markets is seeking a Bakery Clerk to help keep the bakery fresh and inviting. You will assist customers, rotate stock, and ensure proper display of all baked goods throughout shifts.

This role also requires standing in a fast-paced environment and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards throughout the day. The position may involve early mornings and weekends with a flexible schedule, light physical tasks including lifting, and a focus on teamwork and high-quality product

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 80-85 lbs and work in varying temperatures.
• Clear and effective communication with peers and leaders.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and display bakery items attractively per plan.
• Rotate products using FIFO methods.
• Inspect incoming shipments for quality and freshness.
• Remove damaged or expired items.
• Maintain quality standards throughout shift.
• Monitor inventory and restock as needed.
• Assist customers in locating baked goods.
• Ensure accurate pricing and labeling.

Skills

Physical abilities

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Quality control

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 baked goods.
• Provide information on various baked goods.
• Answer customer inquiries and address any concerns or issues related to department – communicating accordingly to leadership
• Keep the bakery 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.
• Weekends and early mornings availability a must

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 practicesthroughout shift