Bakery Associate: Fresh Pastries & Customer Service

Hulsing Enterprises; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Earth Fare Asheville is seeking an energetic entry-level Bakery Team Member to join our team. You will bake muffins, cookies, Danishes and croissants for the dry case and sales floor, open/close the Bakery Department, and deliver exceptional customer service at the bakery counter.

This role requires the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays to support sister stores in the region.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate excellent customer service to customers and Team Members at all times.
• Must be able to work independently and within a team setting.
• Must be organized and pay close attention to detail.
• Must be able to multi-task and assist customers while completing necessary production duties within the bakery.
• Must be able to read and follow both written and verbal instruction from the Bakery Manager and other store management.
• Must demonstrate manual dexterity with potentially hazardous equipment (mixers, slicers, ovens, etc.).
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays. Flexibility to support sister stores in the same region when business needs arise.
• Must attend work on a regular and predictable basis.
• Must complete assigned tasks in a safe manner and in a constant state of alertness.
• Must uphold Company policies, including the anti-harassment program.
• Must work in a cooperative manner with managers, supervisors, coworkers, customers and the public.
• Must uphold the highest standard of integrity, honesty and ethical behavior.
• Must work effectively and efficiently under stressful conditions.
• Must be able to work varying shifts, including overtime.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the Earth Fare vision, standard operating procedures and merchandising guidelines, with a strong emphasis on customer service, safety and sanitation. Maintains a positive and professional work environment.
• Production: Responsible for baking muffins, cookies, Danishes and croissants. Monitors the Bakery Manager Production Level list and takes necessary steps to fulfill production requirements. Sets and maintains baked goods case and sales floor to include product, signage, and rotation for freshness.
• Operational Tasks: Provides excellent customer service at the bakery counter and other areas as needed. Turns ovens and other equipment on and off as required. Scoops batter for muffins, cookies and breakfast items to prepare for the following days production. Packages dry case items to move baked good to sales floor. Wraps pastry trays to ensure proper freshness and storage. Slices bread for customers as needed. Participates in scheduled inventory counts, attends required department and store meetings, and performs miscellaneous job related duties as assigned by the Bakery Manager.
• Merchandising: Maintains an attractive sales floor by implementing Earth Fare merchandising guidelines as outlined by the Bakery Manager.
• Department Conditions: Maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and overall organization of the department including all fixtures, storage, work stations, freezers, and coolers.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Reading instructions

Safety awareness

Job description

Earth Fare Asheville is seeking an energetic entry-level Bakery Team Member to join our team. You will bake muffins, cookies, Danishes and croissants for the dry case and sales floor, open/close the Bakery Department, and deliver exceptional customer service at the bakery counter.

This role requires the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays to support sister stores in the region.