Bakery Clerk: Fresh Baked Goods & Customer Service

Polly's Country Market; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Adrian Country Market is seeking a friendly Bakery Clerk to assist with the preparation, packaging, and display of fresh baked goods while providing helpful service to customers and maintaining quality and cleanliness throughout the bakery department.

This part-time position requires early morning availability, weekends, and holidays. Previous bakery or food service experience is helpful but not required; training will be provided to ensure accurate product signage and attractive displays.

Qualifications

• Experience in bakery or food service is helpful but not required.
• Able to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Comfortable working in warm environments (near ovens or proofers).

Responsibilities

• Package, label, and stock baked goods such as breads, rolls, donuts, cakes, and cookies.
• Assist with basic baking and finishing tasks (e.g., icing, slicing, decorating, or baking off frozen products).
• Set up and maintain attractive bakery displays and product signage.
• Monitor product freshness, rotate stock, and remove outdated or damaged items.
• Maintain clean and sanitary bakery cases, prep areas, and equipment.
• Answer customer questions and assist with special orders or product recommendations.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards at all times.
• Assist with unloading and stocking bakery deliveries.
• Communicate with bakery team and manager about product needs or customer requests.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Basic math

Reading skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Adrian Country Market is seeking a friendly Bakery Clerk to assist with the preparation, packaging, and display of fresh baked goods while providing helpful service to customers and maintaining quality and cleanliness throughout the bakery department.

This part-time position requires early morning availability, weekends, and holidays. Previous bakery or food service experience is helpful but not required; training will be provided to ensure accurate product signage and attractive displays.