Bakery & Bake-Off Expert — Customer-Focused

Smith's Food and Drug; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith's Food and Drug in Draper, UT is seeking a bakery associate to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain a clean, safe bakery area. You will assist the department manager in meeting sales and quality standards and help with product preparation and customer inquiries.

The role emphasizes the Customer 1st strategy, respect for colleagues, safety, and adherence to health regulations, with opportunities to grow in a fast-paced grocery environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Current food handlers permit once employed.
• Must be 18 or older.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that makes customers feel welcome and appreciated by answering questions about products in the department and store.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of counters, cases and coolers.
• Observe scheduled shift operating hours.
• Meet the day's production goals for baked goods.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work area.
• Plan and develop a development plan with goals and timelines.
• Assist with receiving and unloading of merchandise and supplies.
• Know products sold within the department and respond to questions, suggesting products.
• Prepare special orders per customer requests.
• Use bakery equipment according to company guidelines.
• Measure, prepare and mix ingredients per recipe with various utensils and equipment.
• Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients.
• Check product quality and review sell-by dates.

Skills

Effective communication

Stress management

Math skills

Second language (reading/writing)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Smith's Food and Drug in Draper, UT is seeking a bakery associate to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain a clean, safe bakery area. You will assist the department manager in meeting sales and quality standards and help with product preparation and customer inquiries.

The role emphasizes the Customer 1st strategy, respect for colleagues, safety, and adherence to health regulations, with opportunities to grow in a fast-paced grocery environment.