Bakery Clerks

Balls Foods; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Balls Foods is seeking a Bakery Clerk to greet guests, package pastries, assist with selections, and keep displays full and visually appealing.

You will operate the POS, stock, rotate, and merchandise bakery products, uphold food safety standards, and help guests with allergen information.

This on-site role requires a flexible schedule (evenings, weekends, holidays) and prior bakery, grocery, or retail experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Preferred: grocery/retail or food service experience.
• Preferred: knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly guest hospitality and maintain product presentation and department standards.
• Package, label, stock, and display bakery products while ensuring quality and freshness.
• Operate POS systems and assist guests with product selection and allergen information.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in compliance with sanitation guidelines.
• Collaborate with teammates across departments to support store operations.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Scales

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
• 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)