Bakery Clerk

Balls Food Stores; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Balls Food Stores is seeking a friendly Bakery Clerk to create a welcoming bakery experience, assist guests, and maintain fresh displays. You will package pastries, help with selections, and keep displays full and visually appealing.

The role emphasizes high-quality guest service, safe food handling, and teamwork in a fast-paced store environment. Weekend and holiday shifts are required as part of a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience in grocery, retail, or food service environments preferred.
• Food safety knowledge; certification a plus preferred.
• Experience with food preparation, baking, or kitchen equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly service and maintain product presentation to meet department standards.
• Assist guests with selections, allergens information, and special order requests.
• Package, label, stock, and display bakery products ensuring freshness and food safety.
• Operate POS systems and assist with transactions as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas following sanitation guidelines.
• Collaborate with teammates to support store operations and guest experience.
• Remain productive during slower periods by assisting other areas as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are looking for a friendly, dependable, and detail-oriented Bakery Clerk who enjoys working with people and takes pride in delivering fresh, high-quality products. In this role, you'll help create a welcoming bakery experience for our guests-whether you're packaging fresh pastries, assisting with selections, or ensuring displays are full, clean, and visually appealing.

At SunFresh, we're more than a grocery store-we're a team committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences through quality products, strong teamwork, and consistent execution. As part of the Balls Food Stores family, we offer the stability of a locally owned company with deep community roots.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-focused environment and enjoy making someone's day a little sweeter, you'll fit right in.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Support exceptional guest hospitality by providing friendly service, maintaining product presentation and department standards, and completing daily tasks that contribute to efficient store operations and sales growth
• Deliver friendly, helpful, and respectful service to ensure a positive shopping experience and encourage repeat business
• Package, label, stock, and display bakery products while maintaining quality, freshness, and food safety standards
• Prepare and bake items such as but not limited to donuts, pastries, and cookies according to production schedules and standards
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in alignment with sanitation and food safety guidelines
• Assist guests with product selection, recommendations, allergen information, and special orders
• Stock, rotate, and merchandise products using FIFO methods to minimize waste and maintain presentation
• Operate POS systems, scales, and related equipment accurately to support efficient transactions
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate product needs, shortages, or quality concerns
• Collaborate with teammates across departments to support store operations and a positive team environment
• Follow company policies, safety standards, and expectations, including participation in trainings and ongoing development
• Remain productive during slower periods by cleaning, restocking, or supporting other areas of the store

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Required: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Preferred: Experience in grocery, retail, or food service environments
• Preferred: Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards (certification a plus)
• Preferred: Experience with food preparation, baking, or kitchen equipment (ovens, fryers, slicers)