Bakery Clerk - Training & Friendly Customer Service

Hy-Vee; Columbia (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee's Bakery Clerk role is essential to keeping our popular bakery running smoothly. You’ll prepare and replenish products, assist customers at the bakery counter, and help create a warm, welcoming experience that keeps shoppers coming back.

No prior experience is required—we will train you and support your growth within a friendly team and a fast-paced store environment, with opportunities to learn product knowledge and store operations.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training will be provided.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with confidence.
• Friendly, customer-focused approach and teamwork.
• Basic math skills for transactions and inventory checks.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced bakery environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and make them feel welcome in the bakery.
• Assist customers with finding products and taking orders.
• Review daily orders and monitor product freshness and supply levels.
• Prepare, finish, and replenish baked goods for baking and display.
• Maintain sanitation and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Check in product, put away, and review invoices as needed.
• Operate the department register to process payments when applicable.
• Remove trash and maintain a tidy department.
• Collaborate with teammates to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Adhere to dress code, hygiene standards, and company policies.
• Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as needed.
• Receive direction from Store Director and Bakery Department Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Basic math

Communication

Organization

No HS diploma required

Education

Less than a high school diploma or equivalent

Up to six months of similar or related work experience preferred

Job description

Hy-Vee's Bakery Clerk role is essential to keeping our popular bakery running smoothly. You’ll prepare and replenish products, assist customers at the bakery counter, and help create a warm, welcoming experience that keeps shoppers coming back.

No prior experience is required—we will train you and support your growth within a friendly team and a fast-paced store environment, with opportunities to learn product knowledge and store operations.