Bakery Clerk (Grand Avenue)

Fareway Stores; West Des Moines, New Haven (IA, CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a Bakery Clerk, where you'll be integral to creating delightful baked goods. This role requires a friendly and dependable individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll engage with customers, prepare and package products, and ensure a clean workspace. Enjoy benefits like flexible scheduling, paid time off, and employee discounts while working alongside a supportive team. If you're passionate about baking and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity to grow in a dynamic bakery setting.

Benefits

Sundays Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Discount

Weekly Pay

On-the-job, paid training

Casual Uniforms

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to work Saturdays.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service and assist customers in shopping.
• Prepare and package bakery products while maintaining cleanliness.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Verbal Communication

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Oven

Bread Slicer

Knives

Scales

Job description

JOB FUNCTION:

As a Bakery Clerk, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our bakery department. Your expertise in assisting customers, preparing and packaging bakery products, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace is essential to our commitment in delivering high-quality baked goods. Prospective employees should be outgoing, friendly, hard-working, dependable and a team player.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide outstanding customer service
• Clean equipment and sanitize daily
• Prepare bakery products
• Pack and label items for sale
• Decorate bakery items for sale and as requested by the customer
• Operate oven
• Stock bakery items on shelves
• Record and report accurate inventory counts
• Assist all customers in their shopping
• Other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years old or older
• Must be able to work Saturdays
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work with others
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Basic math skills are required
• Previous experience is helpful but not required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• On feet up to 8+ hours per day
• Lifting, reaching, grasping, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, squatting
• Frequently lift up to 40 pounds

TYPICAL EQUIPMENT USED:

• Oven, proofer, bread slicer, knives, cooking equipment, scales
• Cardboard/Plastic baler, dishwasher

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Exposure to varying temperatures

BENEFITS:

• Sundays Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Scheduling
• Employee Discount
• Weekly Pay
• On-the-job, paid training
• Casual Uniforms

*EOE