Bakery Clerk Grocery Store

Balls Food Stores; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Balls Food Stores is seeking a motivated Bakery Clerk to help stock, prepare, and display bakery items while delivering friendly guest service. You will assist guests, label products, and ensure freshness.

Responsibilities include preparing donuts, pastries, and cookies, maintaining neat work areas, and operating POS systems. A high school diploma or GED and flexible availability are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience in grocery, retail, or food service preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards preferred.
• Experience with food preparation, baking, or kitchen equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support guest hospitality by delivering friendly service and maintaining department standards.
• Package, label, stock, and display bakery products with emphasis on freshness and presentation.
• Prepare items such as donuts, pastries, and cookies according to schedules and standards.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas following sanitation guidelines.
• Assist guests with product selections, allergen information, and special orders.
• Stock, rotate, and merchandise using FIFO to minimize waste.
• Operate POS systems and related equipment for transactions.

Skills

Guest service

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ovens & kitchen equipment

POS systems

Job description

We are looking for a motivated, team-oriented Bakery Clerk who takes pride in delivering fresh, high-quality products and creating a positive experience for every guest. In this role, you'll be hands-on in bringing our bakery to life-stocking and preparing products, assisting guests with their selections, and ensuring our displays are inviting, full, and up to standard.

At Price Chopper, 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 enjoy staying active, working alongside a supportive team, and being part of a department that brings everyday moments of joy to our guests, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills and make an impact.

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)