Baker - Full Time Cosentino's Price Chopper #117 660 E. Main St.

Price Chopper - Market 32; Gardner (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Baker to enhance customer experiences by producing high-quality baked goods. In this engaging role, you will efficiently bake and package items while ensuring the bakery is stocked and well-presented. You'll play a crucial part in maintaining cleanliness and adhering to health regulations, all while delivering exceptional customer service. If you have a passion for baking and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must obtain a food handling permit within 14 days of employment.
• Completion of ongoing training as per the Learning Plan.

Responsibilities

• Produce and package high-quality baked items efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area.
• Meet productivity standards set by the Bakery Manager.

Skills

Customer Service

Baking Skills

Product Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Baker

Position Objective: To assist customers in their shopping experience by producing, stocking, and packaging high-quality baked items in the most efficient, friendly, and courteous manner possible.

Reporting Structure: This position formally reports to the Bakery Manager.

Status: This is a non-exempt position.

Knowledge

The following is a list of any certifications, formal education, or training requirements for this position.

Essential Knowledge

• A food handling permit must be obtained within the first 14 days of employment.
• Completion of ongoing training and development as listed on the Cosentino’s Learning Plan.

Non-Essential Knowledge

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Skills

The following is a list of the basic skill requirements for this position.

Essential Job Functions

• Know and implement the Cosentino’s Customer Service Standards.
• Merchandise cases to ensure fullness, freshness, and attractiveness of displays to promote sales.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards to produce desired team and individual results.
• Efficiently and effectively bake all items sold in the bakery as requested by the Bakery Manager.
• Know your store’s items, procedures, and policies so that you can accurately and courteously answer customer questions.
• Rotate fresh product into cases, coolers, and freezers to prevent the sale or use of stale/outdated product.
• Efficiently restock bakery ingredients each day and notify the bakery manager of items that should be reordered.
• Quickly unload incoming shipments of bakery ingredients and neatly stock them in their designated areas without damaging merchandise.
• Actively work to keep your work area and the department as a whole clean and safe for customers and coworkers.
• Know, comply with, and encourage other team members to comply with all health regulations, sanitation guidelines, and safety procedures for your department and your store.
• Able to operate, clean, and maintain all equipment safely and competently.
• Demonstrates the strong verbal and interpersonal skills necessary for positive customer and peer interactions.
• Demonstrates the basic math and reading skills required for the position.

Non-Essential Job Functions

• Promoting sales by suggesting additional products and offering samples.
• Resolve customer complaints in a professional manner and recognize when it is appropriate to involve a member of the store management team.
• Support your company by completing additional tasks identified by management, assisting other stores or departments as needed, and gaining new skills when necessary.

Physical Abilities

The following physical movements could potentially be part of any scheduled shift and employees will be expected to perform these actions while on duty.

Essential Abilities

• Reaching overhead with both arms up to a maximum of 70 inches, twisting at the waist, and lifting objects with both hands weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Pushing and pulling grocery items to the proper locations as needed, up to a peak force of 20 lbs.
• Standing and walking for long periods on tile, asphalt, concrete, or other hard surfaces.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 35 lbs.
• Bending and squatting, at times all the way to floor level.
• Able to work in colder conditions of the grocery coolers and freezers.

Non-Essential Abilities

• Climbing a ladder, possibly up to 5 ft.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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