Associate - Bakery

Joseph's Classic Market; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off & Personal Days

20% Employee Discount

Job summary

Joseph’s Classic Market in New York’s Town of Florida is seeking a warm, service‑minded Bakery Associate to support daily production, packaging baked goods, and assist customers with selections. You’ll learn bakery operations, maintain freshness, restock displays, and handle custom orders.

The role involves standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and following safety protocols in a busy retail bakery.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior bakery or food preparation experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Strong attention to detail and visual presentation.
• Team player with a positive, service‑oriented attitude.
• A passion for serving people.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by offering product knowledge, answering questions, and making personalized suggestions.
• Maintain product freshness through regular rotation and quality checks.
• Restock and rotate displays to ensure visual appeal and freshness.
• Take and fulfill custom/special orders from customers.
• Accurately package, label, and price self‑service items.
• Operate bakery equipment safely, including ovens, knives, bread slicers, scales, and other Bakery equipment.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team player

Serving people

Job description

Do you love the smell of fresh bread and creating beautiful food displays?

Our Bakery Associates help bring warmth and comfort to Joseph’s Classic Market by supporting daily production, packaging baked goods, and assisting customers with their selections. From morning pastries to special desserts, the Bakery is a place where attention to detail truly matters.

Growth & Learning at Joseph’s

We believe in developing our team from within. As a Bakery Associate, you’ll gain hands‑on experience supporting daily bakery operations, expand your knowledge of baked goods and food presentation, and develop valuable skills that can open the door to future opportunities within the Bakery department and beyond. Many of our leaders started in entry‑level roles, and we’re committed to helping motivated team members grow their careers with us.

Routine Tasks:

• Provide excellent customer service by offering product knowledge, answering questions, and making personalized suggestions
• Maintain product freshness through regular rotation and quality checks
• Restock and rotate displays to ensure visual appeal and freshness
• Take and fulfill custom/special orders from customers
• Accurately package, label, and price self‑service items
• Operate bakery equipment safely, including ovens, knives, bread slicers, scales, and other Bakery equipment
• Assist with other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Prior bakery or food preparation experience preferred
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic math and reading skills
• Strong attention to detail and visual presentation
• Team player with a positive, service‑oriented attitude
• A passion for serving people

Physical & Work Environment

A Bakery Associate works primarily in the Bakery department. This role involves walking and standing for extended periods, lifting and moving products weighing up to 50 pounds, and working in a fast‑paced retail environment. Frequent interaction with customers and fellow team members is an essential part of the role.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Personal Days
• 20% Employee Discount

We’d love to tell you more.

If you have questions about the role, growth opportunities, or what it’s like to work in our Bakery department, we encourage you to reach out. We’re always happy to share more about how you can learn, grow, and thrive at Joseph’s Classic Market.

As part of our hiring process, we ask all candidates to complete a brief Predictive Index (PI) assessment. This helps us understand your strengths and how you may thrive within our team.

You can complete the assessment here:

https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/76ZK/ProductionAssociate

Interview Process

At Joseph’s Classic Market, we utilize VidCruiter as part of our interview process. This platform allows candidates to complete video interviews at their convenience, giving our hiring team the opportunity to better understand your experience and qualifications early in the process.

Employment Eligibility

Joseph’s Classic Market participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization for all new employees. As part of the hiring process, employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.