Bakery Associate

Cindy Lou's Cookies; Little River (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cindy Lou's Cookies in Little River, FL is seeking a friendly, reliable team member for a dual-role position combining cashier duties with kitchen support in a busy bakery.

You will greet customers, handle transactions, assist bakers, maintain clean front and back-of-house areas, and help with opening/closing tasks while keeping safety and quality front and center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in bakery, retail, or food service is a plus.
• Strong customer service and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, especially regarding order accuracy and cleanliness.
• Basic math skills for handling transactions and measurements.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide excellent service at the counter.
• Process sales with POS system and handle cash/credit payments.
• Answer questions about products, ingredients, and pricing, and provide recommendations.
• Take special orders for cakes or other baked goods.
• Package and label items for sale and present them attractively.
• Maintain cleanliness of front counter, display cases, and dining area.
• Monitor stock levels in display cases and restock with fresh products.
• Assist bakers with food preparation, measuring, mixing ingredients, and batters.
• Chop, slice, and assemble baked goods as needed.
• Wash dishes, utensils, trays, and kitchen equipment.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist with unloading and stocking deliveries.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures, including cleaning floors and sanitizing surfaces.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Efficiency in fast-paced env

Attention to detail

Basic math

Physical stamina

Flexible availability

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a friendly, reliable, and hardworking individual to join our bakery team. In this dual-role position, you will split your time between providing excellent customer service at the counter and assisting with food preparation in the kitchen. The ideal candidate will be a positive team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality products to our customers.

Responsibilities and Duties

Cashier / Front-of-House:

• Greet customers with a welcoming attitude and provide excellent customer service.
• Accurately process sales transactions using a point-of-sale (POS) system, and handle cash and credit card payments.
• Answer customer questions about products, ingredients, and pricing, and provide recommendations.
• Take special orders for custom cakes or other baked goods.
• Package and label items for sale, ensuring products are presented attractively.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the front counter, display cases, and dining area.
• Monitor stock levels in display cases and restock with fresh products as needed.

Kitchen Helper / Back-of-House:

• Assist bakers and kitchen staff with food preparation, including measuring and mixing ingredients, and preparing batters and doughs.
• Perform kitchen tasks such as chopping, slicing, and assembling baked goods or other items.
• Wash dishes, utensils, baking trays, and other kitchen equipment.
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain a hygienic work environment.
• Assist with the unloading and stocking of deliveries.
• Help with opening and closing procedures, including cleaning floors and sanitizing surfaces.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Prior experience in a bakery, retail, or food service environment is a plus.
• Strong customer service and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, especially regarding order accuracy and cleanliness.
• Basic math skills for handling transactions and measurements.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible availability, including the ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude.